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nodular
adjective
nod·u·lar
ˈnä-jə-lər
: of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of nodules
nodular lesions
Examples of nodular in a Sentence
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Adin has periventricular nodular heterotopia, or PVNH.
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Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024
In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, the 27-year-old has opened up about the physical and emotional toll of living with nodular acne.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
What Is Accutane? Accutane (isotretinoin) is a medication used to treat severe or nodular acne that doesn't improve with other treatments.
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Leah Ansell, Verywell Health, 24 Dec. 2023
For example, Hodgkin lymphoma can present as classic or nodular lymphocyte-predominant.
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Barbara Brody, Health, 9 Nov. 2023
While painless, Cama said that lesions may appear red, raised, ulcerated, nodular, and or large.
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Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2023
There are also more severe forms of acne, like nodular or the aforementioned cystic acne.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2023
Cystic acne: Similar to nodular acne, cystic acne is also deeper in the skin but is often softer than nodules because they're filled with keratin or pus.
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Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 17 June 2023
In a series of more than 20 vibrant and poignant paintings — created in styles ranging through expressionism, impressionism, pop art and beyond — Brannan tells the story of her friendship with Maryann Wegloski, who is now in the hospital battling nodular melanoma.
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Teri Webster, Dallas News, 3 Mar. 2021
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Word History
First Known Use
1794, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near nodular
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“Nodular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nodular. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
Medical Definition
nodular
adjective
nod·u·lar
ˈnäj-ə-lər
: of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of nodules
nodular lesions
nodular melanoma
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