nodule
noun
nod·ule
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Definition of nodule
: a small mass of rounded or irregular shape: such as
a
: a small rounded lump of a mineral or mineral aggregate
b
: a swelling on a leguminous root that contains symbiotic bacteria
c
: a small abnormal knobby bodily protuberance (such as a tumorous growth or a calcification near an arthritic joint)
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Examples of nodule in a Sentence
The examination revealed a nodule on his lung.
a nodule on the leaf indicated that a worm had laid eggs there
Recent Examples on the Web
A few years later, Marie had the test, and the radiologist found an 8 millimeter nodule in her right lung, which proved to be a small cancer. — Richard Gunderman, The Conversation, "The test that could save the life of a long-time smoker you know," 2 Sep. 2019 The 86-year-old Supreme Court Justice recently returned to work after enduring a fall that fractured three of her ribs, as well as undergoing a surgery to remove cancerous nodules from her left lung. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Turns Out, Ruth Bader Ginsburg Gives Great Relationship Advice—Just Ask J.Lo," 1 Sep. 2019 Researchers have tended to study such microbial communities—found in animal guts and in nitrogen-fixing nodules on legume roots, for example—in isolation. — Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, "No microbiome is an island, unprecedented survey of Hawaiian valley reveals," 28 Aug. 2019 In December, Ginsburg had surgery at a New York City hospital to remove two cancerous nodules from her lung. — CBS News, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg completes radiation therapy for tumor on pancreas," 23 Aug. 2019 And last December, two cancerous nodules were removed from her left lung. — Mattie Kahn, Glamour, "Ruth Bader Ginsburg Was Treated for Cancer and People on Social Media Are Prepared to Donate Organs," 23 Aug. 2019 Breaking those nodules apart and killing all the bacteria inside requires taking drugs for months. — New York Times, "Scientists Discover New Cure for the Deadliest Strain of Tuberculosis," 14 Aug. 2019 Later this summer, miners will begin testing a prototype nodule collector in the Mediterranean. — Jason Daley, Smithsonian, "Deep-Sea Snail Builds Its Own Ironclad Suit of Armor. But Even That Can’t Protect It From Ocean Mining," 26 July 2019 DeepGreen aims to dig up trillions of metal-rich rocks known as polymetallic nodules. — Adam Minter, Twin Cities, "Adam Minter: Big Tech needs to save the deep seas," 11 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'nodule.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for nodule
nodule
noun
English Language Learners Definition of nodule
technical
: a small lump on a part of the body or on the root of a plant
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nodule
noun
nod·ule
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Kids Definition of nodule
: a small roundish lump or mass
nodule
noun
nod·ule
| \ ˈnäj-(ˌ)ü(ə)l
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Medical Definition of nodule
: a small mass of rounded or irregular shape: as
a
: a small abnormal knobby bodily protuberance (as a tumorous growth or a calcification near an arthritic joint)
b
: the nodulus of the cerebellum
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