Nodular

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑdʒələr/

Definitions of nodular

adjective describing something that is characterized by nodules or small rounded growths

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor found a nodular lump on the patient's neck.

A2 The technician identified the nodular growth as potentially cancerous.

B1 The ultrasound revealed nodular thickening of the gallbladder wall.

B2 The dermatologist diagnosed the skin condition as nodular prurigo.

C1 The pathologist noted the presence of nodular sclerosis in the tissue sample.

C2 The radiologist detected nodular enhancement in the MRI scan results.

Examples of nodular in a Sentence

formal The patient's CT scan showed the presence of nodular lesions in the liver.

informal The doctor said the bump on my skin is just a nodular growth.

slang I heard that new skincare product is great for reducing nodular acne.

figurative The artist used nodular shapes to create a unique texture in the painting.

Grammatical Forms of nodular

• past tense: nodulated
• plural: nodulars
• comparative: more nodular
• superlative: most nodular
• present tense: nodular
• future tense: will nodular
• perfect tense: have nodular
• continuous tense: is nodularing
• singular: nodular
• positive degree: nodular
• infinitive: to nodular
• gerund: nodularing
• participle: nodularled

Origin and Evolution of nodular

First Known Use: 1750 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'nodular' originated from the Latin word 'nodulus' meaning small knot or node.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe small knots or nodes, 'nodular' evolved to refer to the presence of small rounded growths or nodules in various contexts such as medicine and geology.