granulation tissue

noun

, Pathology.

tissue formed in ulcers and in early wound healing and repair, composed largely of newly growing capillaries and so called from its irregular surface in open wounds; proud flesh.

granulation tissue

a mass of new connective tissue and capillaries formed on the surface of a healing ulcer or wound, usually leaving a scar Nontechnical nameproud flesh

First recorded in 1870–75

How does granulation tissue compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

Any granulation tissue is curetted away and the cavity dried.

Granulation tissue, for instance, may have temporarily closed the mouth of the fistula.

The ear is syringed out to remove any fragments of granulation tissue or blood-clot.

Any patches of soft carious bone or granulation tissue should be removed with the curette.

Exuberant granulation tissue is significant of underlying bone disease.

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