nodular
adjective
nod·u·lar
ˈnä-jə-lər 
: of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of nodules
nodular lesions
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While fighting through debilitating treatments for Stage 2 nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma, Enright has derived motivation from the possibility of being an inspiration for someone else confronting a similar hardship.
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Captured by the rover's Mastcam-Z instrument on Aug. 5, 2025, the rock displays a pointed peak and pitted nodular texture that evokes an image of armor forged centuries ago.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Topical medication is rarely, if ever, effective for treating nodular cystic acne.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Adin has periventricular nodular heterotopia, or PVNH.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, the 27-year-old has opened up about the physical and emotional toll of living with nodular acne.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
What Is Accutane? Accutane (isotretinoin) is a medication used to treat severe or nodular acne that doesn't improve with other treatments.
—Leah Ansell, Verywell Health, 24 Dec. 2023
For example, Hodgkin lymphoma can present as classic or nodular lymphocyte-predominant.
—Barbara Brody, Health, 9 Nov. 2023
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Zack Meisel, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2025
Captured by the rover's Mastcam-Z instrument on Aug. 5, 2025, the rock displays a pointed peak and pitted nodular texture that evokes an image of armor forged centuries ago.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Topical medication is rarely, if ever, effective for treating nodular cystic acne.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
Adin has periventricular nodular heterotopia, or PVNH.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, the 27-year-old has opened up about the physical and emotional toll of living with nodular acne.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
What Is Accutane? Accutane (isotretinoin) is a medication used to treat severe or nodular acne that doesn't improve with other treatments.
—Leah Ansell, Verywell Health, 24 Dec. 2023
For example, Hodgkin lymphoma can present as classic or nodular lymphocyte-predominant.
—Barbara Brody, Health, 9 Nov. 2023
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“Nodular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nodular. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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nodular
adjective
nod·u·lar
ˈnäj-ə-lər
: of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of nodules
nodular lesions
nodular melanoma
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