scarification — the practice of making shallow cuts or scratches on the skin as a form of body modification or medical treatment
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the practice of making shallow cuts or scratches on the skin as a form of body modification or medical treatment
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌskɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- The anthropologist studied scarification practices across different cultures for her doctoral thesis.
- My gardening teacher explained that scarification helps tough seeds break dormancy and sprout faster.
- The tattoo artist warned that scarification requires more aftercare than regular tattoos.
scarification
NOUN[/ˌskɛrɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
the practice of making shallow cuts or scratches on the skin as a form of body modification or medical treatment
The tribal elder performs scarification on the young warrior's shoulder as a rite of passage.
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“The anthropologist studied scarification practices across different cultures for her doctoral thesis.”
“My gardening teacher explained that scarification helps tough seeds break dormancy and sprout faster.”
“The tattoo artist warned that scarification requires more aftercare than regular tattoos.”
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