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
The lead manufacturer of PDGF has cautioned that injecting PDGF too superficially at high concentrations or in delicate areas may potentially cause localized collagen nodules, transient swelling, or discoloration.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The scan turned up no blood clots, but there was a small nodule in the patient’s lung.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Last month, doctors found nodules on Lebron's lungs.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
The report noted some mottling and nodules in the liver and a spleen with one hypoechoic mass and multiple similar nodules suggestive of hemangiosarcoma.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The scan turned up no blood clots, but there was a small nodule in the patient’s lung.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Last month, doctors found nodules on Lebron's lungs.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
The report noted some mottling and nodules in the liver and a spleen with one hypoechoic mass and multiple similar nodules suggestive of hemangiosarcoma.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
Noun
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The rash and swelling of hands, feet, face, ears, and neck that occurred with one of the meds.—
Eric Boodman,
STAT,
23 Mar. 2026
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Remove wristwatches and rings on fingers in case of swelling, the UC Davis Health Center advises.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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The comments follow remarks from Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío, who indicated the government could offer a lump-sum compensation package to American claimants.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Repeat with the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, beating just until no large lumps remain.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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The Connecticut River Valley then became a node of machine tool manufacturing.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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From Hong Kong, sovereign-grade assets are bridged through operating nodes in Jakarta and Seoul into global capital markets.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Using both sensors and cameras on the car and Car-to-X data, the GLC will automatically detect potholes, bumps, or other road imperfections and adjust its suspension accordingly.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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But the launches haven't been entirely without bumps in the road.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Mar. 2026
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Look, the Royals are better equipped to handle some rotation bumps and bruises.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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An autopsy by the Lake County Coroner’s Office determined the boy was malnourished and had numerous bruises on his body.—
Charles Selle,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Proton beam therapy is a form of radiation treatment that delivers a highly precise dose to the tumor, sparing the surrounding tissue and thus reducing side effects.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2000, Norris Church Mailer was diagnosed with a malignant gastrointestinal tumor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Nodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodule. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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