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Meaning of GRANULOMA

Pronunciation:  `granyu'lowmu

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [n]  a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection
 
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 See Also: gumma, neoplasm, tumor, tumour

 

 

Medical Dictionary
 
 Definition: mass of red, irritated tissue in the gastrointestinal tract found in Crohn's disease.
 
Biology Dictionary
 
 Definition: A granuloma is:
  1. A mass of inflamed tissue.
  2. A benign tumor formed in the process of wound healing. Fibroblasts, fibrin and capillary endothelial cells replace the specific tissue cells at the location.
 

 

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