nodular

/'nɔdjulə/

Thân thiện

The geologist examined the nodular rock sample.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Having nodules or occurring in the form of nodules: Describes something that contains small, rounded lumps or is composed of such lumps.
   • Relating to or characterized by nodules: Pertaining to the condition or quality of having nodules.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The geologist identified the rock as nodular limestone due to its lumpy texture.
  • A nodular growth was discovered during the routine examination.
  • The ore had a nodular appearance, with small, hard masses embedded throughout.

Advanced Usage

• In Medicine: Often used to describe tissue, organs, or lesions that have a lumpy, knobby texture or structure.
  • The patient's thyroid gland was enlarged and had a nodular consistency.
• In Geology/Soil Science: Describes minerals, rocks, or soils that form in or contain rounded, irregular masses.
  • The nodular phosphate deposits are of significant economic interest.

Variants and Related Words

• Nodule (n): A small, rounded lump or node, especially of a distinct substance embedded in a different matrix.
  • The roots of the legume formed nitrogen-fixing nodules.
• Nodulated (adj): Another term meaning having nodules.
  • The nodulated roots are essential for soil health.
• Nodulation (n): The process of forming nodules or the state of being nodular.
  • The nodulation process in these plants is highly efficient.

Synonyms

• Lumpy: Full of or covered with lumps.
• Knobby: Having or covered with knobs; lumpy.
• Tubercular: Resembling or characterized by tubers or small rounded projections. (Note: This can be confused with the disease tuberculosis; context is key.)

Antonyms

• Smooth: Having an even and regular surface; free from lumps.
• Uniform: Not varying in form or character; identical throughout.

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Nodular hyperplasia: A non-cancerous condition characterized by the overgrowth of cells forming nodules.
  • Benign prostatic nodular hyperplasia is common in older men.
• Nodular melanoma: A potentially aggressive form of skin cancer that appears as a raised, firm, often dark bump.
  • Early detection of nodular melanoma is critical for successful treatment.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having nodules or occurring in the form of nodules
   • nodular ores
2. relating to or characterized by or having nodules
   • Nodular vaginitis

Từ đồng nghĩa

• nodulated
• noduled