Cheloid

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Updated June 2026

Definition

An abnormal, overgrown raised scar of pinkish fibrous tissue that develops at the site of a skin wound due to excessive tissue repair.

“After the surgery healed, she noticed a cheloid forming around the incision scar.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

che·loid

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Synonyms

keloid

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Contains CH and ends in -OID, the L between two vowels is an uncommon mid-word pattern

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Scrabble

Worth 13 points, the -OID ending is a useful suffix hook and the C can target premium squares

Words Related to Cheloid

Words you can make from Cheloid

Shorter words formed from the letters in “cheloid”.

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