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scab over

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scab over
[for a wound] to form a scab. The wound soon scabbed over and the injury was well on its way to healing. I hope this shaving cut scabs over before I have to leave for work.


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Within a couple of days, these little bumps begin to fill with fluid, and this part of the cycle lasts another two or three days after which the bumps drain of fluid and then scab over.
Stage 4: Scabbing After a few days the open lesion will begin to scab over, although it can be painful to touch.
 
 
 
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