English noun: granulation | |||
1. | granulation (state) new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process | ||
Synonyms | granulation tissue | ||
Broader (hypernym) | connective tissue | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | proud flesh | ||
2. | granulation (act) the act of forming something into granules or grains | ||
Samples | The granulation of medicines. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | formation, shaping | ||