nodule

noun

ˈnä-(ˌ)jül How to pronounce nodule (audio)
Definition of nodulenext
as in swelling
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 nodule The region is being explored for the deep-sea mining of rare metals contained in the rock nodules. — Katie Hunt, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025 Appearance: Erythema nodosum typically appears as a rash of multiple red or darker-than-skin-color nodules (bumps on the skin) on the shin area. — Cristina Mutchler, Health, 6 Mar. 2025 Technologies to mine the deep sea include harvesters that crawl along the ocean floor and collect polymetallic nodules; vertical risers, which are long pipes that transport the nodules from the seafloor to mining vessels and surface support vessels; and ships that process and store the nodules. — Jennifer Kite-Powell, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 Oxygen in the ocean A new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience found evidence of oxygen production near polymetallic nodules located deep in the ocean. — Devika Rao, theweek, 6 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for nodule
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nodule
  1. swelling
  2. lump
  3. node
  4. bump
  5. bruise
  6. tumor
Noun
  • Symptoms typically begin with a fever, cough, runny nose, and redness or swelling of the eyes that can last for two to four days prior to rash onset.
    — Staff report, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Without an innate pump, stagnant lymph fluid can lead to swelling and edema; but lymphatic drainage massage facilitates the more efficient passage of fluid from the lymph nodes, to the liver and kidneys, to be excreted from the body as urine.
    — Jessica Ourisman, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of swelling
Noun
  • If filling has any lumps, strain through a fine mesh strainer.
    — Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
  • While less consequential for than last year’s clothing controversy involving the apparel brands Nike and Fanatics—which affected jerseys worn by players—New Era’s apparent misstep is another example of MLB’s brand taking lumps because of design decisions made outside of its purview.
    — Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of lump
Noun
  • This means a growing participation in staking, node operations, or settlement services.
    — Amor Sexton, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Also, during that eclipse, the moon crossed the ecliptic going from north to south — the descending node of its orbit.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of node
Noun
  • The automaker’s shares have plunged nearly 50% since December, wiping out its post-election Trump bump.
    — Pat Maio, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
  • The righty missed all of last season with an elbow injury, but he's looked dominant since returning to the bump this spring.
    — Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of bump
Noun
  • The motorist had multiple fractured ribs and bruises.
    — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
  • During spring training, it was learned that Smith played with a deep bone bruise in his right ankle for much of the 2024 season.
    — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of bruise
Noun
  • She was prescribed monthly drug injections and scans to monitor the tumors — but was told chemotherapy wouldn’t work.
    — Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • After the tumor is surgically removed, patients typically receive BCG to help boost their immune system in eliminating any remaining cancer cells.
    — Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 25 Mar. 2025
Definition of tumor

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