granuloma
noun
gran·u·lo·ma
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə 
plural granulomas also granulomata
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə-tə
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
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Other minor risks include scrotum congestion (a sense of discomfort or pressure that usually resolves over time) and sperm granuloma (a non-dangerous lump that the body usually absorbs) and pain, the clinic adds.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Advertisement In rare instances, Suozzi says microneedling may cause scarring, acne flares, infections, or granulomas, which are hard lumps that form in the skin in response to inflammation.
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Erica Sweeney,
Time,
9 Apr. 2026
The main specific risk is the potential for nodules or granulomas (small bumps) forming under the skin, especially if improperly placed or massaged.
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Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Or certain bacteria, such as the naturally occurring corynebacterium, may worsen the reaction, leading to small pockets of infection and the formation of lumps called granulomas.
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Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
The granuloma — a mass of inflamed tissue — forced the singer into vocal rest that involved not singing for six months.
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Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Advertisement In rare instances, Suozzi says microneedling may cause scarring, acne flares, infections, or granulomas, which are hard lumps that form in the skin in response to inflammation.
—
Erica Sweeney,
Time,
9 Apr. 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
Or certain bacteria, such as the naturally occurring corynebacterium, may worsen the reaction, leading to small pockets of infection and the formation of lumps called granulomas.
—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
The granuloma — a mass of inflamed tissue — forced the singer into vocal rest that involved not singing for six months.
—
Andrea Wurzburger,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Granuloma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/granuloma. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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granuloma
noun
gran·u·lo·ma
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə
plural granulomas also granulomata
-mət-ə
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
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