Granulation

(granu-la' -shun). I. The operation of reducing coarsely crystalline substances to particles of uniform size by solution and rapid evaporation, with constant stirring. Some substances, like ferrous sulphate, are best granulated by filtering a strong solution into alcohol. 2. The formation of new or cicatricial ti ue in the repair of wounds or sores, the surface of which has a granular appearance; also, any one of the elevated points of such a surface or formation. G., Miliary, a miliary tubercle. G. -ti ue, new or cicatricial ti ue made lati on. up of granulations, or by the proce of (gran'-u-la-tiv). Pertaining to or marked by the proce of granulation.