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nodule

noun

ˈnä-(ˌ)jül

Definition of nodule

as in swelling

a small rounded mass of swollen tissue a nodule on the leaf indicated that a worm had laid eggs there

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Recent Examples of nodule Tyler suffered nodules on her vocal cords and underwent surgery to remove them. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 That’s because this song was recorded before Tyler had throat surgery to remove nodules, which would result in her signature raspy singing voice. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 July 2026 Two years later, Tyler underwent vocal nodule surgery that gave her already husky voice the raspy roar that became her calling card. — Adela Suliman, NBC news, 9 July 2026 In 1976, the already raspy-toned singer underwent surgery to get nodules removed from her vocal cords. — Isabella Gomez Sarmiento, NPR, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nodule

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Hydrostatic pressure – the force water naturally exerts against the body – may also help reduce mild swelling in the legs and support healthy circulation during exercise.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
WeWhale said the fin has a rich blood supply and helps the animal regulate its body temperature, meaning the wounds could lead to tissue damage, swelling or infection.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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Tyman was immediately referred to a local hospital due to concerns about the lump.

— Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026
Combine flour, ground almonds, sugar, lemon zest, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a large bowl and whisk to blend evenly so there are no lumps of sugar.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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The new Australian shipyard could eventually become another important industrial node supporting allied submarine operations across the Indo-Pacific.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 19 Aug. 2026
On trade, an artisanal approach would mean investing in new infrastructure nodes built around corridors and ports, such as the Lobito Corridor, a logistics route connecting mineral-rich central Africa to the Atlantic.

— Mark Leonard, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of node

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Many stars, including Hathaway, have been embracing maternity dressing that shows off their bumps, rather than eclipsing them with boxy silhouettes.

— Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 16 Aug. 2026
Wednesday’s hierarchy openly predicted bumps in the road and one of them was felt on August 1, a week before the first competitive game of the new season.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of bump

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The Giants announced on Friday that Mayer, who is currently recovering from a stress reaction in his left forearm, is also dealing with a right foot bone bruise from a previous injury.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026
Lindsey’s body also had bruises all over, including on her arms and legs, and some of them appeared to be defensive wounds, the affidavit alleges.

— Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

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Merck and Moderna’s success with a personalized cancer vaccine designed to keep melanoma at bay opens a new avenue of treatment that doctors hope will work against many types of tumors.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Moderna's mRNA vaccine — used in combination with Merck's cancer immunotherapy drug Keytruda — is built from a patient's own tumor, which has its own genetic sequence, so each dose is personalized.

— Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

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