granuloma
noun
gran·u·lo·ma
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə 
plural granulomas also granulomata
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə-tə
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
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Instead, the body attempts to wall the bacteria off from healthy tissue, forming the characteristic granulomas that are seen under the microscope and that give the disease its name.
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The differential includes granuloma or complex cyst.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 July 2025
Using minimally-invasive techniques, surgeons remove polyps or granuloma, which can correct outie belly button.10
Cryotherapy: This involves applying extreme cold to freeze the umbilical granuloma in order to remove it.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes the formation of hardened granules (granulomas) in tissues, including those of the kidneys.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
According to the American Lung Association, Sarcoidosis occurs when granulomas — or tiny groups of inflamed tissue — form in various organs, especially the lungs, after the immune system overreacts.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
The differential includes granuloma or complex cyst.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 21 July 2025
Using minimally-invasive techniques, surgeons remove polyps or granuloma, which can correct outie belly button.10
Cryotherapy: This involves applying extreme cold to freeze the umbilical granuloma in order to remove it.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes the formation of hardened granules (granulomas) in tissues, including those of the kidneys.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
According to the American Lung Association, Sarcoidosis occurs when granulomas — or tiny groups of inflamed tissue — form in various organs, especially the lungs, after the immune system overreacts.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
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“Granuloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granuloma. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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granuloma
noun
gran·u·lo·ma
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə
plural granulomas also granulomata
-mət-ə
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
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