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 | ||