Synonyms of nodules

nodules

noun

plural of nodule

as in swellings

a small rounded mass of swollen tissue

a nodule on the leaf indicated that a worm had laid eggs there

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swellings
• lumps
• nodes
• bumps
• bruises
• tumors
• knots
• growths
• warts
• welts
• blisters
• contusions
• humps
• clumps
• hunches
• boils
• chunks
• knobs
• blobs
• nubs
• clods
• hunks
• gobs
• nuggets
• wads
• gobbets
• nubbles

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nodules

Pulmonary nodules can be small and difficult to distinguish within the complex architecture of the lung. — Oran Muduroglu, Forbes.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a bright cluster of nodules surrounded by fluid in her left frontal lobe. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2026

Roughly 95% of people who undergo a full-body MRI will have at least one abnormal finding, and more than 90% of those findings are harmless cysts, nodules or other changes that don’t affect overall health. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026

More than 90% of those findings are harmless cysts, nodules or other changes that do not affect overall health. — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Sarcoidosis is a disease in which nodules form, most commonly, in the lymph nodes, lungs, bones and skin. — Lila Dominus, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Yellowish deposits on or around the eyelids, grayish-white rings around the cornea and yellowish bumps or nodules on the tendons, including the Achilles tendon or the tendons on the back of the hand, can all be a cause for concern. — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026

Impossible Metals says the architecture also removes the need for ship-to-ship transfers of nodules, personnel, fuel, and supplies, reducing operational complexity and cost. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

That’s because this song was recorded before Tyler had throat surgery to remove nodules, which would result in her signature raspy singing voice. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 July 2026