Scarification

	This article is part of the body modification series.
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Scarification is also known as cicatrisation, is a permanent body modification that transforms the texture and appearance of the surface of the skin (dermis). Although scarification operates as a controlled injury, it is not the result of an accident or health-related surgery.

Other uses and meanings[edit | edit source]

In agriculture, scratching or modifying the seed coat in order to increase water absorption

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