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nodular

American  
[noj-uh-ler] / ˈnɒdʒ ə lər /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by nodules.

  2. shaped like or occurring in nodules.

    a nodular concretion.


Other Word Forms

  • multinodular adjective
  • postnodular adjective

Etymology

Origin of nodular

First recorded in 1785–95; nodule + -ar 1

Example Sentences

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For example, when given the ICD-9-CM description "nodular prostate without urinary obstruction," GPT-4 generated a code for "nodular prostate," showcasing its comparatively nuanced understanding of medical terminology.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024

The team announced June 8 that Hal had been diagnosed with nodular lymphocyte-predominant Hodgkin lymphoma.

From Reuters • Oct. 17, 2018

The cause was complications of nodular melanoma, said Mark Hosler, another founding member of the band.

From New York Times • Apr. 27, 2016

After feeling ill the 24-year-old underwent tests which confirmed he has contracted nodular sclerosing, a form of The Rochdale-born midfielder will begin a six-month course of chemotherapy.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2013

But I have said that the mass is more or less spongy or nodular, and, notwithstanding the high heat, these nodules do not perfectly incorporate with their neighbours: what then?

From The Glaciers of the Alps Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, etc. by Tyndall, John