Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
proud-flesh
Noun
/praʊd flɛʃ/
Definition
A raised, exuberant tissue that forms over a wound during the healing process, which can prevent proper closure of the wound.
Examples
- The veterinarian explained that proud flesh can develop if a wound is not monitored closely.
- Proud flesh can be treated with specific medications to encourage proper healing.
- Despite the development of proud flesh, the horse’s overall health remained good.
Meaning
Proud flesh is often seen in horses and can impede the healing of cuts or injuries that are deep or have been left open for some time.
Synonyms
- exuberant granulation tissue
- hypergranulation
- overgranulation
