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nodule

/ˈnɒdʒuːl/

/ˈnɑːdʒuːl/

Translations

nodulenoun

nodules

/ˈnɒdʒuːl/

/ˈnɑːdʒuːl/

The doctor found a small nodule on her thyroid.

Врач обнаружил небольшой узелок на ее щитовидной железе.

The plant's roots had several nodules that helped in nitrogen fixation.

Корни растения имели несколько бугорков, которые помогали в фиксации азота.

Additional translations

Synonyms

noduleadjective

/ˈnɒd.juːl/

/ˈnɑːdʒuːl/

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

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.