granuloma
gran·u·lo·ma
noun \ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə\ plural gran·u·lo·mas also gran·u·lo·ma·ta \-mə-tə\
Definition of GRANULOMA
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
— gran·u·lo·ma·tous \-mə-təs\ adjective
First Known Use of GRANULOMA
1861
gran·u·lo·ma
noun \ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; gran·u·lo·masalso ; gran·u·lo·ma·ta \-mət-ə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of GRANULOMA
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
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