Structure
Granulation tissue is composed of tissue matrix supporting a variety of cell types, most of which can be associated with one of the following functions:
- formation of extracellular matrix,
- operation of the immune system, or
- vascularisation.
An excess of granulation tissue (caro luxurians) is informally referred to as "proud flesh."
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