granulation tissue

noun

: tissue made up of granulations that temporarily replaces lost tissue in a wound

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of granulation tissue was in 1873

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“Granulation tissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granulation%20tissue. Accessed 24 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

granulation tissue

noun
: tissue made up of granulations that temporarily replaces lost tissue in a wound
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