Definition of Nodule

1. Noun. A small node.

Generic synonyms: Node
Derivative terms: Nodular, Nodular

2. Noun. Small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant.
Exact synonyms: Tubercle
Generic synonyms: Enation, Plant Process
Derivative terms: Nodular, Nodular

3. Noun. (mineralogy) a small rounded lump of mineral substance (usually harder than the surrounding rock or sediment).
Category relationships: Mineralogy
Specialized synonyms: Geode
Generic synonyms: Hunk, Lump
Derivative terms: Nodular, Nodular

Definition of Nodule

1. n. A rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.

Definition of Nodule

1. Noun. A rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Nodule

1. a small node [n -S] : NODULAR, NODULOSE, NODULOUS [adj]

Medical Definition of Nodule

1. A small lump, swelling or collection of tissue. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Nodule

nodular regenerative hyperplasia
nodular scleritis
nodular subepidermal fibrosis
nodular syphilid
nodular transformation of the liver
nodular tuberculid
nodular vasculitis
nodularity
nodulate
nodulated
nodulates
nodulating
nodulation
nodulations
nodule (current term)
nodule of semilunar valve
noduled
nodules
nodulin
nodulose
nodulous
nodulus
nodulus caroticus
nodulus lymphaticus
nodulus valvulae semilunaris
nodus
nodus atrioventricularis
nodus buccinatorius
nodus cysticus

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