granuloma

noun

gran·​u·​lo·​ma ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə How to pronounce granuloma (audio)
plural granulomas also granulomata ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə-tə How to pronounce granuloma (audio)
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
granulomatous
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə-təs How to pronounce granuloma (audio)
adjective

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Extreme heat is directed to a granuloma or other abnormal growth to destroy the abnormal skin. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024 Using minimally-invasive techniques, surgeons remove polyps or granuloma, which can correct outie belly button.10 Cryotherapy: This involves applying extreme cold to freeze the umbilical granuloma in order to remove it. — Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024

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1861, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of granuloma was in 1861

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granuloma

noun
gran·​u·​lo·​ma ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə How to pronounce granuloma (audio)
plural granulomas also granulomata -mət-ə How to pronounce granuloma (audio)
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process

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