nodule
The word “nodule” has 2 syllables: nod-ule
It's pronounced as /ˈnɑdʒul/
What is synonym and antonym for nodule?
In the thesaurus, “nodule” has 27 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for nodule along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nodule
- blister
- blob
- boil
- bruise
- bump
- chunk
- clod
- clump
- contusion
- gob
- gobbet
- growth
- hump
- hunch
- hunk
- knob
- knot
- lump
- node
- nub
- nubble
- nugget
- swelling
- tumor
- wad
- wart
- welt
Meanings of nodule
- noun
- A rounded mass or irregular shape; a little knot or lump.
Example Sentences
- The doctor discovered a small nodule on his thyroid gland.
- Farmers know that each root nodule helps fix nitrogen in the soil.
- A painless nodule appeared just under the surface of the skin.
- The scan revealed a benign nodule that required monitoring.
- Scientists studied how the bacteria interact with the plant nodule.
On this page you'll find 27 synonyms or another words to nodule, such as: blister, blob, boil, bruise, bump, chunk, clod.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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hunch
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