Scab

usgb/skæb/
noun

A dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing.

Don't pick at the scab or the wound could get infected.
Visual representation of "scab" - A dry, rough protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing.

Often appears as...

  • pick a scab
  • healing scab
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Healing Indication

The word 'scab' is often used to signal that a wound is healing.

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Her knee was better; a scab indicated the skin was mending.
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Don't Remove

It's advised not to remove a scab as it can cause scarring or infection.

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Let the scab fall off naturally to avoid a scar.
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Visible Healing

'Scab' conveys the visible process of recovery, often after an injury.

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The visible scab on her arm showed she was healing from the fall.
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