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nodule

/ˈnɒdʒuːl/

/ˈnɑːdʒuːl/

Translations

nodulenoun

nodules

/ˈnɒdʒuːl/

/ˈnɑːdʒuːl/

noduleTerme médical.

The doctor discovered a nodule on her thyroid during the examination.

Le médecin a découvert un nodule sur sa thyroïde lors de l'examen.

noduleTerme de botanique.

The farmer noticed nodules on the roots of his pea plants, indicating healthy nitrogen fixation.

L'agriculteur a remarqué des nodules sur les racines de ses pois, indiquant une bonne fixation de l'azote.

noduleTerme de géologie.

Geologists found a nodule of iron ore embedded in the rock.

Les géologues ont trouvé un nodule de minerai de fer incrusté dans la roche.

Synonyms

noduleadjective

/ˈnɒd.juːl/

/ˈnɑːdʒuːl/

Used attributively in scientific and medical contexts (e.g., "nodule density")

nodulaireSe dit de ce qui est formé de nodules ou qui les présente.

Radiologists assessed the nodule pattern visible on the scan.

Les radiologues ont évalué l'aspect nodulaire visible sur le scanner.

nodulenoun

A small, rounded lump or mass of tissue, often found in the body, such as on the thyroid gland or in the lungs.

The doctor discovered a nodule on her thyroid during the examination.

A small, rounded lump of mineral or rock, often found in sedimentary formations.

Geologists found a nodule of iron ore embedded in the rock.

A small, rounded growth on the roots of certain plants, such as legumes, that contains nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

The farmer noticed nodules on the roots of his pea plants, indicating healthy nitrogen fixation.

noduleadjective

Relating to, characterized by, or composed of nodules.

Radiologists assessed the nodule pattern visible on the scan.