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Definition of nodule

nodule

/ˈnɑːdʒuːl/
nod · ule
Plural:nodules
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Adjective:nodular
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nodule Lexical Profile

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1

A small, rounded mass or concretion of mineral matter that differs in composition from the surrounding rock or sediment in which it is embedded.

Example

"Deep-sea research vessels frequently dredge up manganese nodules from the abyssal plains of the Pacific Ocean."

2

A small, rounded lump or swelling of tissue or cells, especially an abnormal growth in the human body or a nitrogen-fixing swelling on the roots of leguminous plants.

Example

"The radiologist noticed a small benign nodule on the patient's thyroid gland during the routine ultrasound."

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• Rhymes for nodule

• Nearby Words

nodding onion
noddy
node
nodule
noel
noggin
nohkalikai

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Latin nodulus ('little knot'), a diminutive of nodus ('knot' or 'node').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nodule. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nodule
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