Definition of Scab

a dry protective crust that forms over a cut or wound during healing

Examples of Scab in a sentence

A scab formed around the little girl’s scraped knee several days after she hurt it on the sidewalk.  🔊

The doctor explained that picking a scab off of a covered wound can cause scarring and infection.  🔊

When Lisa’s tattoo was in the healing stage, a dry scab developed on top as a way to protect it.  🔊

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