as in swellings
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 nodules
The report noted some mottling and nodules in the liver and a spleen with one hypoechoic mass and multiple similar nodules suggestive of hemangiosarcoma.
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Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
These new tools, which can be used to analyze X-rays and CT scans, will help clinicians see hard-to-spot lung nodules and identify patients with earlier stages of disease.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Named after Sweetman’s daughters, Alisa and Kaia, the landers will determine if the nodules spontaneously interact with salt and water to create electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Unlike nodules, polyps and cysts don't typically improve with voice therapy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Nurse Loveth instructed me to massage my face five times a day for five days to evenly distribute the Sculptra and prevent any nodules from forming.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
In approximately 5-10% of cases, the infection may progress to a chronic pulmonary form, causing persistent pneumonia-like symptoms, with the development of lung nodules that may be seen on chest X-ray.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
That is, they are dotted with nodules inhabited by nitrogen-fixing bacteria that obviate the need for fertilizer.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
These new tools, which can be used to analyze X-rays and CT scans, will help clinicians see hard-to-spot lung nodules and identify patients with earlier stages of disease.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
Sarcoidosis produces lumps or nodules in the lungs.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 21 Jan. 2026
Named after Sweetman’s daughters, Alisa and Kaia, the landers will determine if the nodules spontaneously interact with salt and water to create electricity.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Unlike nodules, polyps and cysts don't typically improve with voice therapy.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Nurse Loveth instructed me to massage my face five times a day for five days to evenly distribute the Sculptra and prevent any nodules from forming.
—Essence, 2 Sep. 2025
In approximately 5-10% of cases, the infection may progress to a chronic pulmonary form, causing persistent pneumonia-like symptoms, with the development of lung nodules that may be seen on chest X-ray.
—Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodules
Noun
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Infection is rapid, causing swellings in the lymph nodes (buboes) and leading to septicaemia and pulmonary infection.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Caglianone took his lumps — most noticeably charted by his chase rate outside the strike zone — in short order.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
7 Feb. 2026
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One easy trick can turn those misshapen lumps with scraggly edges into gorgeous, bakery-worthy treats.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2026
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Prune the top stems of the canopy back so that each only has 2 to 3 outward-facing leaf nodes.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
9 Feb. 2026
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To plant one of the ANT nodes, Trevor Katz told me while walking up a slope scattered with juniper trees, does not require much.—
Lauren Steele,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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Kabocha is usually dark green or orange with faint stripes or bumps on the outside, with vibrant orange flesh on the inside.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Martha Stewart,
9 Feb. 2026
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This victory bumps Italy's curling team up to fourth place, right behind Canada.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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But Kaszas’ ultimate destiny had nothing to do with inflicting — or receiving — bruises, contusions or broken limbs.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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At right, bruises can be seen on her wrist.—
Michael Kaplan,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Shortly after revealing her diagnosis in February 2025, Mellencamp, 44, shaved her head to prep for surgery to remove a few of the tumors.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cancer cells make a protein that effectively puts T cells to sleep and prevents them from attacking tumors.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Nodules.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nodules. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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