nodule

nod·ule (näj′o̵̅o̅l)

noun

a small knot or irregular, rounded lump
Anat. a small node
Bot. a small knot or joint on a stem or root, esp. one containing nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Geol.
1. a small, hard lump or mass of a mineral or rock that is embedded in a larger rock
2. a usually small, roundish lump or mass of manganese, cobalt, etc. found on the floor of the sea or large lake

Etymology: L nodulus, dim. of nodus, a knot: see net

nod′u·lar adjective or nod′u·lose′ or nod′u·lous

Preposition: on

root: It maximized water use and the nitrogen fixing nodules on the bean roots helped the corn grow.

Adjective modifier

subependymal: Furthermore, when brain volume was corrected for the volume of tubers and subependymal nodules, gray-matter deficits were still apparent.
thyroid: Thyroid nodules are lumps which can develop in the thyroid gland.
pulmonary: Analytical decision model for the cost-effective management of solitary pulmonary nodules.
solitary: Analytical decision model for the cost-effective management of solitary pulmonary nodules.
rheumatoid: Three years later, he fulfilled the diagnosis criteria for RA, with biopsy findings of rheumatoid nodules.
vocal: You could also work with people with voice problems ( someone has to sort out pop stars ' vocal nodules!

Converse of object

fix: Alder roots have nitrogen fixing nodules on their roots.
contain: These clays contain round nodules of limestone with ammonites preserved in green calcite crystal tho there are very difficult to clean.
form: The rhizomes form pinkish nodules in early spring from which shoots develop in April.
show: The slide shows the crystalline nodules on the lining of the chest.
find: They have now found some nodules on the surface of his R lung.

Modifies a noun

formation: Pea and bean weevil can dramatically reduce root nodule formation and thus nitrogen fixation.

Preposition: of

flint: Visitors were also intrigued by the very large nodules of flint extracted from the tunnel.

Noun used with modifier

chert: A perfect solution tube can be seen in the roof and large chert nodules abound.
flint: The Museum also possesses a flint miner's pick used for extracting flint nodules.
manganese: On the Ocean beds lie immense riches in the form of manganese nodules - roughly 10,000 tons per square mile.
root: Some of these forms of bacterium live freely in the soil others live in root nodules.
tumor: You can only have a liver transplant if you have no more than 3 tumor nodules and none are more than 5 centimeters across.
skin: Respiratory signs and skin nodules also occur and myxomatosis is very often fatal.

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