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granulation

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌɡrænjʊˈleɪʃən/

KK: /ˌgræn.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun
Definition

The process of forming small, bead-like growths on a healing wound, or the condition of having these small protuberances.


Example

The doctor noted the granulation on the patient's wound as a sign of healing.


Conversation
Sloth A
I read an interesting article about the granulation process in wound healing.
Sloth B
Oh really? I didn’t know there was a specific term for that.
Sloth A
Yeah, it mentioned how important granulation tissue is for recovery.
Sloth B
That makes sense! It sounds like a crucial step in healing.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bead
grain
particle
Antonyms
smoothness
uniformity
continuity
Root Explanation

Granulation → It is formed from "granulum" (meaning grain or small particle) and the suffix "-ation" (indicating a process or action). The word "granulation" refers to the process of forming small grains or particles, often used in contexts like medicine or chemistry.

Memory Tip

Think of 'granulum' meaning small grain, and remember that 'granulation' is the process of forming small grains or particles.

Visually Confused Words
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