| scarification | The making of a number of superficial incisions in the skin. Origin: L. Scarifico, to scratch, fr. G. Skariphos, a style for sketching (05 Mar 2000) |
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| scarification test | A test, e.g., Pirquet's test, in which a material is pricked or scratched into the skin. (05 Mar 2000) |