Definition of nodules. Meaning of nodules. Synonyms of nodules

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Definition of nodules

Nodule
Nodule Nod"ule, n. [L. nodulus, dim. of nodus knot: cf. F. nodule.] A rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.

Meaning of nodules from wikipedia

- Polymetallic nodules, also called manganese nodules, are mineral concretions on the sea bottom formed of concentric layers of iron and manganese hydroxides...
- Look up nodule in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Nodule may refer to: Nodule (geology), a small rock or mineral cluster Manganese nodule, a metallic...
- nutrient-poor sites. Nodules on the Vicia Faba roots. Soybean roots. Robinia pseudoacacia nodules Close up of dissected Medicago Root nodule of the Fabaceae...
- clues to an underlying medical condition. Nodules in skin include dermatofibroma and pyogenic granuloma. Nodules may form on tendons and muscles in response...
- multiple nodules. One or more lung nodules can be an incidental finding found in up to 0.2% of chest X-rays and around 1% of CT scans. The nodule most commonly...
- Koeppe's nodules are small nodules seen at the inner margin of the iris in patients with granulomatous anterior uveitis, which occurs in conditions such...
- Recklinghausen Neurofibromatosis. N Engl J Med 1981;305:1617-27). These nodules are found in neurofibromatosis type 1, and are present in greater than...
- Thyroid nodules are nodules (raised areas of tissue or fluid) which commonly arise within an otherwise normal thyroid gland. They may be hyperplastic...
- rheumatoid nodules: subcutaneous rheumatoid nodules, cardiac nodules, pulmonary nodules, and central nervous systems nodules. These nodules occur almost...
- measures, visualization of the vocal nodules via laryngeal endoscopy remains the primary diagnostic method. Vocal fold nodules interfere with the vibratory characteristics...