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Glossary: Granulation
 


Definition
Pink, fleshy overgrowth of capillaries and collagen within a wound.

Topics Related To Granulation
GranulatoryRelated Topic
"Encouraging granulation..."

Poor/Slow Wound Healing

The Condition
"...When there is a crater and the edges of a wound are not brought together (left open intentionally), bumpy granulation tissue grows from the exposed tissue..."

Recommendation Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
"Vitamin C is crucial for the proper function of the enzyme protocollagen hydroxylase which produces collagen, the primary constituent of the granulation tissue that heals a wound and the key component in blood vessel walls..."

Torn, weak, or Stretched Ligaments or Tendons

The Condition
"...Inflammation has several distinct phases: the acute inflammation phase, the granulation phase, and the remodeling phase..."





Last updated: May 10, 2007


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