granuloma

granuloma definition - medical

gran·u·lo·ma (grănˌyə-lōˈmə)

noun pl. gran·u·lo·mas or gran·u·lo·ma·ta (-mə-tə)
A mass of inflamed granulation tissue, usually associated with ulcerated infections.

Related Forms:

  • granˌu·loˈma·tous (-mə-təs) adjective

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