NYT Dictionary

KELOID

[ˈkiː.lɔɪd]
NounVerbKE-loidke-loid · 2 syllablesAdvanced/Professional

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

A hard raised growth of scar tissue at the site of an injury.

Etymology

Origin: Ancient Greek

19th century, from French chéloïde, from Ancient Greek χηλή (khēlḗ, “hoof”) and -oid.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cheloidbirthmarkblackheadblebblistercicatrixcrackcratercrazedefect

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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