Granulation

Pronunciation: /ˌɡrænjəˈleɪʃən/

Granulation (noun)

  1. The formation of new, small blood vessels and tissue during the healing of a wound.
  2. The process of forming a surface with a rough, grain-like texture.
  3. A method in jewelry making where small beads of metal are attached to a surface.

Examples

  • The wound showed signs of granulation after a week.
  • Granulation tissue helps protect the healing area.

Common collocations: granulation tissue, promote granulation, fine granulation, coarse granulation, granulation technique

Synonyms of Granulation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Granulation

  • referring to the breaking down of structures