granulation tissue

/ˈgrænjəˌleɪʃən ˌtɪʃu/
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Other forms: granulation tissues

Definitions of granulation tissue
  1. noun
    new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process
    synonyms: granulation
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    types:
    proud flesh
    the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer
    type of:
    connective tissue
    tissue of mesodermal origin consisting of e.g. collagen fibroblasts and fatty cells; supports organs and fills spaces between them and forms tendons and ligaments
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