granuloma
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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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