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granulation

granulation

7.5
New tissue and tiny blood vessels that grow on a wound as it heals
  • noun
  • /ˌɡræn.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : granulación
  • Callus formation occurs between 2 and 6 weeks after injury as the granulation tissue matures.
  • granulation tissue
  • granulation tissue formation
  • presence of granulation

Examples

  • In that case, it is probably prudent to remove the granulation tissue and the tube in one procedure.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The presence of granulation tissue can change the entire ecology and physiology of the ear canal.

    Academic text (2003)

  • I use a 3% silver nitrate solution to reduce the size of the granulation tissue.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Critical to the management of CSOM is the control of granulation tissue.

    Academic text (2002)

  • Another area of concern is the formation of granulation tissue on tracheotomy tubes.

    Academic text (2003)

  • We also use steroid-containing drops, which play an important role in ears with granulation tissue.

    Academic text (2003)

  • The surgical incision site had not healed, and granulation tissue with chronic discharge developed.

    Academic text (2003)

  • Subsequently, the bluish discoloration of the oral mucosa resolved, and healthy granulation tissue appeared.

    Academic text (2008)

  • Drops are effective in reducing granulation tissue, treating inflammation or infection, and minimizing adhesions and fibrosis.

    Academic text (2002)

  • The doctor noted the healthy granulation tissue forming around the wound, indicating good healing progress.

Synonyms

granulation tissue
vsgranulation
  • Specialized
6.4

New soft red tissue with small blood vessels that forms on a healing wound

is the growth process itself rather than the tissue produced

Antonyms

necrosis
  • Specialized
11 8.2

Death of body cells and tissue in one area caused by injury, infection, or loss of blood

Compounds

granulation tissue
  • Specialized
6.4

New soft red tissue with small blood vessels that forms on a healing wound

Surface Forms

granulation singular
granulations plural

Morphology

granulation = granulate (semi-transparent) = granulate + ation

The noun is a regular nominalization of the verb 'granulate', but the medical sense 'granulation tissue' is specialized and may not be obvious to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Granulation comes from the Latin granum, which means 'grain' or 'seed'. In medicine it describes the small, grain-like bumps of new tissue and tiny blood vessels that form as a wound heals, so the name helps you picture tiny 'grains' appearing while the skin repairs itself.