1. to form a scar or become scarred; to heal by forming scar tissue
Usage: chiefly British spelling; American English typically uses 'cicatrize'; medical/formal

Examples

• The wound began to cicatrise after several weeks of proper care.
• Doctors monitored how quickly the surgical incision would cicatrise.
• Over time, the burn marks cicatrised into thin white lines.
• The skin cicatrised naturally without requiring additional treatment.
• Severe injuries may cicatrise with visible scarring.