nodule
noun
a small node, knot, or knob.
nodules
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pluralof nodule.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Tyler suffered nodules on her vocal cords and underwent surgery to remove them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
"It was her leg which was stuck within a rock cleft, and there was some space around the side of it and also nodules of rock which were stopping it from coming out," Rees said.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
Surprisingly, the nodules were not located near the central fractures.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 14, 2026
Mining companies have plans to start harvesting the nodules, which contain valuable metals used in electric car batteries and other tech.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
In other experiments BHC, aldrin, lindane, heptachlor, and DDD all prevented nitrogen-fixing bacteria from forming the necessary root nodules on leguminous plants.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
