
Nodule
Medical Context
Used to describe abnormal lumps in the body, often related to illness or a medical condition.
Her thyroid nodule was benign, requiring no treatment.
Potential Worry
When used medically, it may imply a need for further investigation or worry about health.
The scan revealed a nodule, so the patient was scheduled for a biopsy.
Size Implication
Indicates a small size; nodules are typically not large structures.
A small nodule on her neck prompted a visit to the doctor. Compare with
BumpCystGrowthLesionLumpProtuberanceSwellTumour
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