as in swelling
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue
a nodule on the leaf indicated that a worm had laid eggs there
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Recent Examples of nodule
The fusion crust nodules became more defined at 250x magnification.
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Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The lead manufacturer of PDGF has cautioned that injecting PDGF too superficially at high concentrations or in delicate areas may potentially cause localized collagen nodules, transient swelling, or discoloration.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The scan turned up no blood clots, but there was a small nodule in the patient’s lung.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Last month, doctors found nodules on Lebron's lungs.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
The lead manufacturer of PDGF has cautioned that injecting PDGF too superficially at high concentrations or in delicate areas may potentially cause localized collagen nodules, transient swelling, or discoloration.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The scan turned up no blood clots, but there was a small nodule in the patient’s lung.
—Emily Brindley, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Last month, doctors found nodules on Lebron's lungs.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
Noun
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If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.—
Emily Bache,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The ticket, which has a one-time lump-sum amount of $118 million, has still not been claimed as of today.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Add American cheese, remaining 1 cup cheddar, and reserved soaking water; stir vigorously until most of the cheese is melted (some small lumps of cheese will remain and that is OK) and water is absorbed.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Connecticut River Valley then became a node of machine tool manufacturing.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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From Hong Kong, sovereign-grade assets are bridged through operating nodes in Jakarta and Seoul into global capital markets.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Early conversations about money, time, or care may feel stretchy, but clarity softens bumps as the day unfolds.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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So my fingers were crossed for a lively ride, even if there might be some bumps.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bearded blueliner has skated through the bumps and bruises that come with delivering checks and deflecting slap shots.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Rescuers evacuated her with injuries including bruises and lacerations, but her dog Molly was left behind near the Arahura River.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Proton beam therapy is a form of radiation treatment that delivers a highly precise dose to the tumor, sparing the surrounding tissue and thus reducing side effects.—
Caleb Hellerman,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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In 2000, Norris Church Mailer was diagnosed with a malignant gastrointestinal tumor.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Nodule.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodule. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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