nodulation

noun

nod·​u·​la·​tion ˌnä-jə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the process of forming nodules and especially root nodules containing symbiotic bacteria

2

: nodule

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Medical Definition

nodulation

noun

nod·​u·​la·​tion ˌnäj-ə-ˈlā-shən 

: the formation or presence of nodules

lung X-rays showing evidence of nodulation