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proud flesh  
n.  The swollen flesh that surrounds a healing wound, caused by excessive granulation.

[From its swelling up.]
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Main Entry: proud flesh
Function: noun
: an excessive growth of granulation tissue (as in an ulcer)
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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proud flesh n.
The swollen flesh that surrounds a healing wound, caused by excessive granulation.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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