proud flesh

noun

, Pathology.

1. granulation tissue.

proud flesh

noun

1. a non-technical name for granulation tissue

Word History and Origins

Origin of proud flesh¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Word History and Origins

Origin of proud flesh¹

C14: from proud (in the sense: swollen, protruding)

Example Sentences

Tyrion touched his face, plucking at the proud flesh with blunt thick fingers.

From Literature

The extrinsic circumstances are imposing; but, within, there is nothing but morbid humours and proud flesh!

From Project Gutenberg

If there is any considerable “proud flesh,” it should be removed with a pair of scissors, or by the actual cautery—hot iron.

From Project Gutenberg

It possesses powerful astringent properties, and, when burnt and pulverized, is useful to remove proud flesh.

From Project Gutenberg

Frankenstein was a fine thing; it was compressed, muscular, and firm; nothing relaxed and weak; no proud flesh.

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