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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD KELOID

From Greek khēlē claw.
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PRONUNCIATION OF KELOID

keloid  [ˈkiːlɔɪd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF KELOID

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Keloid is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES KELOID MEAN IN ENGLISH?

keloid

Keloid

A keloid is the formation of a type of scar which, depending on its maturity, is composed mainly of either type III or type I collagen. It is a result of an overgrowth of granulation tissue at the site of a healed skin injury which is then slowly replaced by collagen type 1. Keloids are firm, rubbery lesions or shiny, fibrous nodules, and can vary from pink to the colour of the patient's flesh or red to dark brown in colour. A keloid scar is benign and not contagious, but sometimes accompanied by severe itchiness, pain, and changes in texture. In severe cases, it can affect movement of skin. Keloid scars are seen 15 times more frequently in highly-pigmented ethnic groups than in Caucasians. Keloids should not be confused with hypertrophic scars, which are raised scars that do not grow beyond the boundaries of the original wound.

Definition of keloid in the English dictionary

The definition of keloid in the dictionary is a hard smooth pinkish raised growth of scar tissue at the site of an injury, tending to occur more frequently in dark-skinned races.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH KELOID


alkaloid
ˈælkəˌlɔɪd
amyloid
ˈæmɪˌlɔɪd
celluloid
ˈsɛljʊˌlɔɪd
cheloid
ˈkiːlɔɪd
colloid
ˈkɒlɔɪd
crystalloid
ˈkrɪstəˌlɔɪd
cycloid
ˈsaɪklɔɪd
diploid
ˈdɪplɔɪd
haploid
ˈhæplɔɪd
hydrocolloid
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈkɒlɔɪd
Lloyd
lɔɪd
loid
lɔɪd
myeloid
ˈmaɪɪˌlɔɪd
neanderthaloid
nɪˈændəˌtɑːlɔɪd
peloid
ˈpiːlɔɪd
tabloid
ˈtæblɔɪd
tetraploid
ˈtɛtrəˌplɔɪd
triploid
ˈtrɪplɔɪd
underemployed
ˌʌndərɪmˈplɔɪd
unemployed
ˌʌnɪmˈplɔɪd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE KELOID

kelep
Keller
Kells
Kelly
kelly green
Kelly hours
kelly-green
Kelmscott Manor
keloidal
kelp
kelper
kelpie
kelpies
kelpy
kelson
kelt
kelter

WORDS THAT END LIKE KELOID

amygdaloid
aneuploid
Australoid
cameloid
erysipeloid
haloid
hexaploid
hyaloid
hyperboloid
meloid
mongoloid
myceloid
oceloid
paraboloid
petaloid
polyploid
scopeloid
styloid
syphiloid
tuberculoid

Synonyms and antonyms of keloid in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «keloid» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF KELOID

Find out the translation of keloid to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of keloid from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «keloid» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

瘢痕疙瘩
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

queloide
570 millions of speakers

English

keloid
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

keloid
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الجدرة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

келоидные
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

quelóide
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

keloid
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chéloïdes
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Keloid
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Keloid
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ケロイド
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

켈로이드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Keloid
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sẹo lồi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தழும்பேறிய
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

केलॉइड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

keloid
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cheloidi
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bliznowca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

келоїдні
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cheloide
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χηλοειδή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Keloïed
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

keloid
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

keloid
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of keloid

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «KELOID»

The term «keloid» is regularly used and occupies the 87.965 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «KELOID» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about keloid

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «KELOID»

Discover the use of keloid in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to keloid and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Encyclopedia of Family Health
A keloid may form after an injury, even after a procedure as trivial as having your ears pierced. The tendency to form keloids may run in families, so there is a possibility that you could get a keloid. I have keloids. Does this mean that I may have ...
David B. Jacoby, R. M. Youngson, 2004
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The New Harvard Guide to Women's Health
Kegel. Exercises. Keloid. Scarring. Kegel exercises are pelvic floor exercises to strengthen the muscles that surround part of the vagina, rectum, and urethra. These pelvic floor muscles often become weakened during pregnancy and childbirth, ...
Karen J. Carlson, Stephanie A. Eisenstat, Terra Diane Ziporyn, 2004
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Surgery: Basic Science and Clinical Evidence
For example, one study found that fibroblasts isolated from hypertrophic scars synthesize less decorin than normal dermal fibroblasts.101 No comparison with keloid fibroblasts was performed. In general, both keloid and hypertrophic scar ...
Jeffrey Norton, Philip S. Barie, Ralph R. Bollinger, 2009
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Pathology and Genetics of Skin Tumours
Definition Keloid scars are raised scars thai extend beyond the confines of the original wound. Epidemiology Keloid scars occur with equal frequency in men and women. They affect all races, but are more common in dark-skinned individuals.
Philip E. LeBoit, 2006
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Atlas of Cosmetic Surgery
Management of earlobe keloids requires evaluation of the extent of keloid spread . If isolated only to the anterior or posterior aspects of the ear, a simple excision of the keloid or keloid flap is often sufficient. If the keloid is an anterior- posterior ...
Michael S. Kaminer, Kenneth A. Arndt, Jeffrey S. Dover, 2008
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European Handbook of Dermatological Treatments
Linear keloids or spheroidal keloidal masses (such as found in the ear lobes) can be excised and the scar revised simultaneously to reduce tension across the defect, thereby discouraging new keloid formation. Intralesional injections For ...
Andreas D. Katsambas, Torello M. Lotti, 2003
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Evidence-Based Medicine Guidelines
Prevent the formation of keloids (a previous keloid means risk for new keloids) » Treat keloids that cause aesthetic or mechanical problems or symptoms. A newly formed keloid is easier to treat than an old one. * Excessive scar formation is ...
Ilkka Kunnamo, 2005
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Roenigk & Roenigk's Dermatologic Surgery: Principles and ...
Surgery Surgical excision of keloid tumors was described as early as 1844 by Druit. By 1903, DaCosta reported on the futility of surgical excision: "it is also useless to remove keloid by operation, as it will usually return and a study of the growth ...
Randall K. Roenigk, Henry H. Roenigk, 1996
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Personal Health: Perspectives and Lifestyles
A keloid can form on many surfaces of the body. The face, neck, and upper chest are the most common sites. The configuration or pattern of the keloid can be unusual, depending on the site and the type of trauma. You may have seen the ...
Patricia Floyd, Sandra Mimms, Caroline Yelding, 2007
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The Surgical Review: An Integrated Basic and Clinical ...
Keloid disease is a familial condition occurring in all races, but more commonly in dark-skinned individuals. Recent evidence suggests two basic mechanisms involved in the pathophysiology of keloid disease, a continuous state of ...
Pavan Atluri, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «KELOID»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term keloid is used in the context of the following news items.
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Merz Pharma Canada Announces the Approval of Radiesse® (+ …
... with concomitant dermal therapies or other drugs or implants; in patients with susceptibility to keloid formation and hypertrophic scarring; ... «Business Wire, Jul 15»
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WHAT'S UP DOC? All scars are not created equal
... (called hypertrophic or, when extreme, keloid scars). Scars that occur from over-elongation of the skin have a “stretched-out” appearance. «Fall River Herald News, Jul 15»
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Hilton Head WWII vet knows cost of freedom, joy of peace
“Some had huge keloid scars protruding from their ragged limbs. Sighs and moans, fetid, putrid stench, a few corpses, more to come.”. «The State, Jul 15»
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Dear Pharmacist: Solutions for all your skin ailments
Small keloid scars can be easily frozen off with liquid nitrogen by a dermatologist. Sunburn: Calendula creams sold at health food stores are ... «Herald & Review, Jul 15»
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GlobalSun – The First Sunscreen Developed for All People of Color …
... and also has more and larger Fibroblasts, predisposing Mult-Ethnic skin to more scarring and Keloid formation. Special risk factors unique to ... «PR Web, Jun 15»
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Scarship enterprise
“We are the only species that heals with a pathological scar, called a keloid, which can overgrow the site of the original wound,” says Longaker. “Humans are a ... «Scope, Jun 15»
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Parents call for ear piercing in babies and toddlers to be banned
Abnormal growth of soft tissue after piercing is also possible. Keloid formation is the excessive formation of scar tissue which can be debilitating ... «Health24, Jun 15»
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Dear Pharmacist: Best solutions for all your skin ailments
Small keloid scars can be frozen off with liquid nitrogen by a dermatologist. Sunburn — Calendula creams sold at health food stores are ... «Tulsa World, Jun 15»
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Research Scholar Award to Fund Study of Keloid Genetics …
With little known in the medical field about keloid development, Dr. Jones' ongoing research is unlocking some of the mystery of surround ... «Newswise, Jun 15»
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Ailment peculiar to African male
It presents with postules and papules (several big swellings) that may coalesce into larger keloid-like nodules located at the back of the head ... «Gbooza, Jun 15»

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