| granuloma |
A complex mass of tissue which has a variety of causes. Granulomatous disease is generally thought to be nonspecific in nature. It has a wide differential diagnosis. It is commonly seen in biopsies of patients with Crohn's disease. Granulomas are also seen in the liver. In this condition it is called granulomatous hepatitis.
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| granulation tissue |
connective tissue that forms on the surface of a healing wound, ulcer, or inflamed tissue surface
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| granulocyte |
A subtype of leukocytes, which can be further distinguished into neutrophils, eosinophils and basophils.
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| granulocyte colony-stimulating factor |
A naturally occurring hormone that stimulates the growth, production, and function of neutrophils.
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| granuloma |
a nodule of firm tissue formed as a reaction to chronic irritation.
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