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proud flesh
proud fleshn. The swollen flesh that surrounds a healing wound, caused by excessive granulation. [From its swelling up.]proud flesh n (Physiology) a non-technical name for granulation tissue [C14: from proud (in the sense: swollen, protruding)]gran•u•la•tion (ˌgræn yəˈleɪ ʃən) n. 1. the act or process of granulating. 2. a granulated condition. 3. granule. 4. a. the formation of capillary-rich tissue with an irregular surface, as during wound healing. b. the tissue so formed. [1605–15] Proud fleshThe outward uncontrolled growth of flesh from a wound such as a blister worn on a horse’s neck by a poorly fitting collar, an improper attachment position of the trace chains to the hames, or overwork. One cure was to treat the growth with copper sulfate.ThesaurusNoun | 1. | proud flesh - the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcergranulation, granulation tissue - new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process |
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flesh [flesh] the soft muscular tissue of the body.goose flesh transitory erection of the hair follicles due to contraction of the arrectores muscles, a reflection of sympathetic nerve discharge such as occurs with cold or shock; called also cutis anserina.proud flesh exuberant amounts of soft, edematous, unhealthy-looking granulation tissue developing during healing of large surface wounds.proud fleshhistoric term for exuberant granulations in the granulation tissue on the surface of a wound.proud fleshn. The swollen flesh that surrounds a healing wound, caused by excessive granulation.proud flesh An obsolete term for an exuberant tissue reaction, either: (1) Granulation tissue, see there; (2) Keloid, see there.proud flesh Exuberant granulation tissue seen in a poorly healed wound, characterized by florid, 'geographic' scarring on the skin surface, related to a defect of union of interrupted tissues by 'second intent' healing. See Keloid, Wound healing. proud flesh (prowd flesh) Exuberant granulation tissue on the surface of a wound. proud flesh Related to proud flesh: granulation tissueWords related to proud fleshnoun the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcerRelated Words- granulation
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