granulation tissue

Noun

/ˌɡrænjʊˈleɪʃən ˈtɪʃuː/

A type of connective tissue that forms during the healing process of wounds.

1. After the surgical procedure, granulation tissue began to develop around the edges of the incision.

2. The presence of granulation tissue indicates that the wound is in the healing phase.

3. Doctors often monitor granulation tissue for signs of infection or other complications.

Granulation tissue is a new vascular tissue that forms on the surface of a healing wound, playing a critical role in the repair process.