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node

noun

ˈnōd

Definition of node

as in nodule

a small rounded mass of swollen tissue the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis

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Recent Examples of node In order to meet surging customer demand, TSMC is aggressively optimizing its leading-edge capacities, including a fast conversion of its 5-nanometer capacity to the advanced 3-nanometer node to support customers, Huang said. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 19 July 2026 When taking cuttings for propagation, Gifford recommends selecting a healthy, non-flowering stem and cutting it just below a node. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 17 July 2026 As the stems creep along the ground, roots form at the nodes. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 16 July 2026 To fix this, cut the plant back by a third to a more compact size, cutting stems at an angle just above a leaf node to encourage side branching that leads to fuller growth. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for node

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Using examples like incidental lung nodules, the piece illustrates how AI can ensure timely follow-ups and coordinated care, preventing devastating delays.

— Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Autonomous ocean mining The Eureka Collection System is an autonomous underwater mining platform designed to selectively harvest polymetallic nodules from the deep ocean while minimizing environmental impact.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of nodule

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Symptoms can include a lump in the armpit, dimpled skin on the chest, red or flaky skin near the nipple, pain or tenderness on the chest or armpit, clear or bloody nipple discharge and an inverted nipple, per the Cleveland Clinic.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
Yet his go-to idea with the minutes running out against Argentina was to bring on Dan Burn — nothing against the player himself — to be a big lump in both penalty areas.

— The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 16 July 2026

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For instance, if a patient with obesity is diagnosed with hypogonadism and no other condition explains the low testosterone levels (such as a pituitary tumor), the first-line treatment is weight loss.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
In October 2024, Mitch was diagnosed with an aggressive, grade four brain tumor called an astrocytoma.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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