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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.


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Etymology

Origin of nodular

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

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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

In other cases it primarily attacks the secreting tissue of the gland, then the swelling is more localized and appears as hard, nodular masses in the interior of the gland.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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