keloid

noun

ke·​loid ˈkē-ˌlȯid 

: a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue

keloid adjective

keloidal

kē-ˈlȯi-dᵊl 

adjective

Examples of keloid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With over 65 percent of Black women exhibiting signs of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), and a higher risk of developing darker spots, patches, and keloids, scar tape is one of the most useful skincare tapes for deeper skin tones. —India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025

Some hideously mismanaged childhood vaccination in Leningrad created a thick keloid scar running the length of my right shoulder. —Gary Shteyngart, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025

As for whether or not keloids can be avoided in the first place? —Kayla Greaves, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024

Most dermatologists will commonly treat keloids by injecting the area with corticosteroid medication like Kenalog, says Dr. Murphy-Rose. —Kayla Greaves, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French kéloïde, from Greek chēlē claw

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for keloid

• alloyed
• android
• annoyed
• avoid
• centroid
• convoyed
• cuboid
• cycloid
• decoyed
• deployed
• dermoid
• destroyed

Medical Definition

keloid

noun

ke·​loid

variants also cheloid

ˈkē-ˌlȯid 

: a thick scar resulting from excessive growth of fibrous tissue and occurring especially after burns or radiation injury

keloid adjective