How to Use granuloma in a Sentence
granuloma
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Instead of being killed by them, the spores use the cells as a protective shield — creating an object called a granuloma.
—Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
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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.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Sep. 2025
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The main specific risk is the potential for nodules or granulomas (small bumps) forming under the skin, especially if improperly placed or massaged.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
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Advertisement In rare instances, Suozzi says microneedling may cause scarring, acne flares, infections, or granulomas, which are hard lumps that form in the skin in response to inflammation.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
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Other minor risks include scrotum congestion (a sense of discomfort or pressure that usually resolves over time) and sperm granuloma (a non-dangerous lump that the body usually absorbs) and pain, the clinic adds.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 29 May 2026
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