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nodule
nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/nuˈðulu/no·du·lo
Definition
1A 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.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
thyroid nodulepulmonary nodulebreast nodule