Proud Flesh (Noun)
Meaning
The swollen tissue around a healing wound or ulcer.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor carefully cleaned the wound to remove the proud flesh that had formed around the edges.
- After several weeks of treatment, the proud flesh around the ulcer finally began to recede.
- The nurse applied a topical cream to the wound to help reduce the proud flesh and promote healing.
- The proud flesh around the wound was tender to the touch and required gentle care to avoid further irritation.
- The surgeon carefully excised the proud flesh from the wound to facilitate the healing process and prevent infection.