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nodule

 

[ ˈnɒdjuːl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical

A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one.

Synonyms

growth, lump, tumor

Examples of usage

  • The doctor found a nodule in his lung during the routine check-up.
  • The nodule in her thyroid turned out to be benign after further tests.
Context #2 | Noun

botany

A small knoblike outgrowth, especially on a root or a stem.

Synonyms

burl, knob, protuberance

Examples of usage

  • The plant's roots had nodules that stored nitrogen-fixing bacteria.
  • The legume plant develops nodules on its roots to facilitate nitrogen fixation.

Translations

Translations of the word "nodule" in other languages:

🇵🇹 nódulo

🇮🇳 गांठ

🇩🇪 Knötchen

🇮🇩 nodul

🇺🇦 вузлик

🇵🇱 guzek

🇯🇵 結節 (けっせつ)

🇫🇷 nodule

🇪🇸 nódulo

🇹🇷 nodül

🇰🇷 결절

🇸🇦 عقدة

🇨🇿 uzlík

🇸🇰 uzlík

🇨🇳 结节 (jiéjié)

🇸🇮 vozliček

🇮🇸 hnútur

🇰🇿 түйін

🇬🇪 კვანძი

🇦🇿 düyün

🇲🇽 nódulo

Etymology

The word 'nodule' originated in the late 17th century from the Latin word 'nodulus', which means 'small knot'. It has been used in various fields such as medicine and botany to describe small swellings or outgrowths. Over time, its usage has evolved to encompass different contexts and remains a commonly used term in scientific and medical discussions.

See also: nod, node.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,383, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.