as in swelling
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
a nodule on the leaf indicated that a worm had laid eggs there
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Recent Examples of nodule
Scientists first discovered deep sea deposits of manganese, copper, cobalt, and nickel in the form of potato-sized nodules in the 1870s.
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Time, 17 June 2025
The nodule was found during a routine physical exam, the spokesperson said on May 13.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 19 May 2025
Doctors at Delray Medical Center used the newest robotic machines to biopsy, mark, and remove the lung lobe where the nodule resided.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025
But in this case, Biden's office said his symptoms led to a prostate exam that resulted in the discovery of a small nodule.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 18 May 2025
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Time, 17 June 2025
The nodule was found during a routine physical exam, the spokesperson said on May 13.
—Kirsty Hatcher, People.com, 19 May 2025
Doctors at Delray Medical Center used the newest robotic machines to biopsy, mark, and remove the lung lobe where the nodule resided.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 15 June 2025
But in this case, Biden's office said his symptoms led to a prostate exam that resulted in the discovery of a small nodule.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
Noun
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Other symptoms may include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling, or rash.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Other symptoms include headache, muscle pain, joint swelling or rash.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That reliable iron lump brings the 5,000-pound car to 60 mph from a standstill in about 10 seconds, not so brisk a pace as to blow off a bad hairpiece.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Neck lumps should always be checked by a doctor.16 Most lumps in adults are not cancerous.—
Karen Pallarito,
Health,
11 Aug. 2025
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Franklin serves as North America’s lead node for the Fab Learning Academy, providing hands-on AI professional learning for teachers.—
C.M. Rubin,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Harvesting your plants regularly or pinching back their leaves to a leaf node will make your plants more productive and bushier, and slow down flowering, which diminishes the flavor of the leaves.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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One of my only criticisms is how the interior is screwed together: more than a few squeaks and rattles came to light over choppy tarmac and mid-corner bumps and undulations.—
Peter Nelson,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The pilot was picked up by another helicopter and taken back to the airport, where he was checked out for minor bumps and bruises and refused further medical treatment.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
22 Aug. 2025
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Harry suffered cuts and bruises from landing on a dog bowl.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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To neutralize discoloration, peach color corrector from Tarte was applied directly over the bruise.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Complications also arose for Alexis just a few years after her tumor was removed when her leg was amputated after her internal prosthetic leg failed.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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The grape-sized, Stage 4 tumor on his brain stem made his movements and memories shaky.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Nodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodule. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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