nodule

nodule definition - medical

nod·ule (nŏjˈo͞ol)

noun
  1. A small node.
  2. A small mass of tissue or aggregation of cells.

Related Forms:

  • nodˈu·lar (nŏjˈə-lər), nodˈu·loseˌ (-lōsˌ), nodˈu·lous (-ləs) adjective

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