Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The swollen flesh that surrounds a healing wound, caused by excessive granulation.
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- noun pathology
hypertrophic scarring
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- noun the swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[From its swelling up.]
Examples
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ruzuzu commented on the word proud flesh
See bouillon.
March 18, 2014