what is granuloma?

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2006-11-15 05:42:19 · 4 answers · asked by steen c 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions

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gran·u·lo·ma (grny-lm) Pronunciation Key
n. pl. gran·u·lo·mas or gran·u·lo·ma·ta (-m-t)
A mass of inflamed granulation tissue, usually associated with ulcerated infections.

2006-11-15 06:08:45 · answer #1 · answered by tmm1529 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Histiocytes (tissue macrophages) encasing the target (foreign body, microbe, etc.) or forming up for no definable reason.

2006-11-15 13:51:36 · answer #2 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

tissue reaction to a foreign body, builds up around it.

2006-11-15 13:44:33 · answer #3 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋

another name for canned sardines

2006-11-15 13:49:35 · answer #4 · answered by Jenny A 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋