granulation tissue

noun

, Pathology.

1. 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

noun

1. 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of granulation tissue¹

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

Any granulation tissue is curetted away and the cavity dried.

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

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

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

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Exuberant granulation tissue is significant of underlying bone disease.

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