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Meaning of nodule
A small mass of tissue or a lump, especially one that is abnormal or pathological.
Etymology of nodule
The word "nodule" comes from the Latin "nodulus," which means "small knot," and is derived from "nodus," meaning "knot."
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a small mass or lump, especially one that is abnormal or pathological.
Synonyms
tumor
lump
swelling
growth
cyst
bump
protuberance
knob
node
mass
lesion
boil
carbuncle
abscess
blister
pustule
wen
papule
tubercle
granuloma
nub
bulge
protrusion
excrescence
outgrowth
Definitions
- A small mass of tissue or a lump, especially one that is abnormal or pathological, such as a nodule that forms on the skin or in an organ.
- A small rounded mass of rock or mineral, especially one that is embedded in a larger rock formation.
- A small swelling or protuberance, especially one that is rounded or oval in shape.
Usage Examples
- The doctor found a small nodule on the patient's lung during the examination.
- The geologist discovered a nodule of iron ore embedded in the rock formation.
- The patient had a nodule removed from her skin, which was found to be benign.