Meaning
nodule, lump
- nodule, small localized lump or swelling of tissue (medical)
- nodule, small mineral aggregation or rounded knot (geology/botany)
In a sentence
L'ecografia ha evidenziato un piccolo nodulo alla tiroide da tenere sotto controllo.
The ultrasound showed a small thyroid nodule that needs to be monitored.
Fortunatamente l'esame istologico ha confermato che il nodulo era del tutto benigno.
Fortunately, the histological examination confirmed that the nodule was entirely benign.
Il medico ha palpato un nodulo insolito durante la visita di controllo.
The doctor palpated an unusual nodule during the routine examination.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| nodulo | masculine · singular |
| noduli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stress falls on the first syllable: 'nòdulo'.
- Frequently encountered in medical scans of the thyroid, lungs, or breast.