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nodule

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/nuˈðulu/no·du·lo

Definition

1

A small, rounded, solid mass, abnormal or pathological, that forms in tissue or an organ.

Usage examples

The doctor detected a small nodule on the thyroid during the examination.
Nodules on the vocal cords can affect the voice.

Common combinations

thyroid nodulepulmonary nodulebreast nodule