Meaning of GRANULOMA

Pronunciation:			`granyu'lowmu
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection
	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: A mass of inflamed tissue. A benign tumor formed in the process of wound healing. Fibroblasts, fibrin and capillary endothelial cells replace the specific tissue cells at the location.