as in swellings
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 nodules
In onchocerciasis, adult worms live in small nodules under the skin.
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Philip Budge, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
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
Finding such nodules wasn’t itself a surprise.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The nodules are typically signs of ancient groundwater activity, which was expected.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Unexpectedly, these nodules were not concentrated near central fractures as predicted, but scattered along ridge walls and depressions, offering new insight on how water and minerals interacted across the Martian terrain.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 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
Philip Budge, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
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
Finding such nodules wasn’t itself a surprise.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
The nodules are typically signs of ancient groundwater activity, which was expected.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Unexpectedly, these nodules were not concentrated near central fractures as predicted, but scattered along ridge walls and depressions, offering new insight on how water and minerals interacted across the Martian terrain.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 27 Feb. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodules
Noun
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Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Typically, their damage is mostly limited to the bumps and lumps created by their tunneling activity.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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The buildings had suffered many injuries inside and out, lumps and bumps everywhere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Major airports like Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha have positioned themselves as key connecting nodes for global airline routes, with millions of passengers transiting through them every year.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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These trees are considered to be the same tree because the number of nodes and sequence of connections are unchanged between the two shapes.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
1 Mar. 2026
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The large wheels also offer a smoother ride over rough surfaces, so roller blades are a better choice than roller skates for skating on sidewalks and trails with some bumps and cracks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
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But gold's swing upward may come with some bumps along the way.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Burns did not sustain any serious injuries and was able to walk away from the scene with just bruises, the accident report says.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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One officer was treated for bruises and scratches below his eye and another was treated for head pain.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Small fragments of plastic were found in the tumors of most prostate cancer patients, according to a new study from NYU Langone Health.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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Microplastics were present in 90% of the tumors and 70% of the noncancerous samples.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Nodules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodules. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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