also: にくげ
granulation tissue; proud flesh
Medical term for new connective tissue and tiny blood vessels that form on the surface of a wound during healing. Also referred to as 肉芽組織.
See also: 肉芽組織
Granulation tissue has formed on the wound.
Only with reading にくが
Botanical term for a small bulb-like structure that forms in leaf axils or inflorescences, used for vegetative reproduction. Reading is restricted to にくが.
See also: むかご
Slang and vulgar term for female genitalia. Not used in polite or formal contexts.
The bulbils of Japanese yam are also called mukago.
That manga often uses the word 'nikuga' (slang for pussy).
granuloma
granulation tissue; proud flesh
lymphogranuloma
Standard kanji spelling for both medical and botanical senses. Reading にくが is the most common.
Alternate reading for the medical sense; less common than にくが.
Composed of 肉 (flesh) and 芽 (bud/sprout), literally 'flesh bud'. The medical sense derives from the appearance of granulation tissue. The botanical sense refers to a bud-like structure that can grow into a new plant. The slang sense is a metaphorical extension based on appearance.