Granulating

/ˈɡræn.jə.ˌleɪ.tɪŋ/ verb

Definition

Present participle of granulate; the process of forming or converting something into granules.

Etymology

From 'granulate' + the '-ing' suffix, forming the present participle and gerund forms of the verb.

Kelly Says

In medical contexts, 'granulating' describes how wounds heal—new tissue literally granulates, forming small red grain-like bumps as the body rebuilds itself, which is why it's both a textile term and a medicine term.

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