Index of English words, starting with "sc"

(1) - Scarfskin (n.) See Epidermis.

(1) - Scarification (n.) The act of scarifying.

(1) - Scarificator (n.) An instrument, principally used in cupping, containing several lancets moved simultaneously by a spring, for making slight incisions.

(1) - Scarifier (n.) An implement for stripping and loosening the soil, without bringing up a fresh surface.
(2) - Scarifier (n.) The instrument used for scarifying.
(3) - Scarifier (n.) One who scarifies.

(1) - Scarify (v. t.) To stir the surface soil of, as a field.
(2) - Scarify (v. t.) To scratch or cut the skin of; esp. (Med.), to make small incisions in, by means of a lancet or scarificator, so as to draw blood from the smaller vessels without opening a large vein.