Nodule
noun
A small lump that can form in your body and can be felt, especially when caused by illness or disease.
The doctor found a small nodule in the patient's lung.
Often appears as...
- thyroid nodule
- pulmonary nodule
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Technical
noun
A small rough lump of a mineral or substance, found in a natural environment such as soil or bodies of water.
The geologist found numerous iron nodules in the silt.
Often appears as...
- iron nodule
- manganese nodule
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Academic
noun
A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one.
The presence of nodules on the roots of leguminous plants is essential for nitrogen fixation.
Often appears as...
- root nodule
- coral nodule
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Academic
noun
A small lump that can form in your body and can be felt, especially when caused by illness or disease.
The doctor found a small nodule in the patient's lung.
Often appears as...
- thyroid nodule
- pulmonary nodule
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small rough lump of a mineral or substance, found in a natural environment such as soil or bodies of water.
The geologist found numerous iron nodules in the silt.
Often appears as...
- iron nodule
- manganese nodule
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one.
The presence of nodules on the roots of leguminous plants is essential for nitrogen fixation.
Often appears as...
- root nodule
- coral nodule
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used to describe abnormal lumps in the body, often related to illness or a medical condition.
Her thyroid nodule was benign, requiring no treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Worry
When used medically, it may imply a need for further investigation or worry about health.
The scan revealed a nodule, so the patient was scheduled for a biopsy.
Pro Tip 3/3Size Implication
Indicates a small size; nodules are typically not large structures.
A small nodule on her neck prompted a visit to the doctor.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used to describe abnormal lumps in the body, often related to illness or a medical condition.
Her thyroid nodule was benign, requiring no treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Worry
When used medically, it may imply a need for further investigation or worry about health.
The scan revealed a nodule, so the patient was scheduled for a biopsy.
Pro Tip 3/3Size Implication
Indicates a small size; nodules are typically not large structures.
A small nodule on her neck prompted a visit to the doctor.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used to describe abnormal lumps in the body, often related to illness or a medical condition.
Her thyroid nodule was benign, requiring no treatment.
Pro Tip 2/3Potential Worry
When used medically, it may imply a need for further investigation or worry about health.
The scan revealed a nodule, so the patient was scheduled for a biopsy.
Pro Tip 3/3Size Implication
Indicates a small size; nodules are typically not large structures.
A small nodule on her neck prompted a visit to the doctor.
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Can you solve the time...
if you approach it systematically. Imagine you brought just three nodules. Would that be enough? No - for example, you might have two blue and one red connection, and be stuck in the past forever. Would four nodules be enough? No - there are many arrangements here
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Why curiosity is the key...
The only problem was a few weeks later, she started to notice another nodule in the same area. It turned out he hadn't gotten it all, and she wasn't good to go. But what happened at this juncture absolutely fascinates me. My colleague came to me and said,
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The Astronaut of the...
we're finding that there are a lot of things that the deep ocean can not only teach us but can also help us to solve some of these really huge challenges that face humankind now and in the future so these are called polymetallic nodules
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Amazing Symbiosis: Ant...
measure in exchange for all this protection the tree takes on the provider role it gives the insect everything it needs in terms of food and shelter these little nodules or
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Can you solve the time...
if you approach it systematically. Imagine you brought just three nodules. Would that be enough? No - for example, you might have two blue and one red connection, and be stuck in the past forever. Would four nodules be enough? No - there are many arrangements here
Video examples
Why curiosity is the key...
The only problem was a few weeks later, she started to notice another nodule in the same area. It turned out he hadn't gotten it all, and she wasn't good to go. But what happened at this juncture absolutely fascinates me. My colleague came to me and said,
Video examples
The Astronaut of the...
we're finding that there are a lot of things that the deep ocean can not only teach us but can also help us to solve some of these really huge challenges that face humankind now and in the future so these are called polymetallic nodules
Video examples
Amazing Symbiosis: Ant...
measure in exchange for all this protection the tree takes on the provider role it gives the insect everything it needs in terms of food and shelter these little nodules or
Example 1 of 4
Quote examples
Shania Twain
Canadian Musician
Dysphonia is not a singing problem. It's a voice box issue in the muscle on the voice, very different from having a nodule on the vocal cords, which I've never had. I'm lucky that I've never had that. It needs a long renewal time, and even today, I am still addressing it.
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Aaron Neville
American Musician
I've had problems with my throat over the years, playing with loud bands for years, and I've had bruised vocal chords and nodules.
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Kathryn Joosten
American Actress
Cancer will be with me for the rest of my life, be it as a nodule, tumor or cell someplace, or in my fears and anxieties.
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Bonnie Tyler
Welsh Musician
My voice was left with its husky sound after surgery on large vocal nodules.
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Shania Twain
Canadian Musician
Dysphonia is not a singing problem. It's a voice box issue in the muscle on the voice, very different from having a nodule on the vocal cords, which I've never had. I'm lucky that I've never had that. It needs a long renewal time, and even today, I am still addressing it.
Quote examples
Aaron Neville
American Musician
I've had problems with my throat over the years, playing with loud bands for years, and I've had bruised vocal chords and nodules.
Quote examples
Kathryn Joosten
American Actress
Cancer will be with me for the rest of my life, be it as a nodule, tumor or cell someplace, or in my fears and anxieties.
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Bonnie Tyler
Welsh Musician
My voice was left with its husky sound after surgery on large vocal nodules.
Example 1 of 4
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