Nodular: Definition, Medical Meaning & Examples

Nodular means relating to or resembling a knot or nodule.

In medicine, a nodule is a small, solid, roundish swelling or lump, especially one occurring in an organ or tissue.

Nodules can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous).

Examples of nodular in a sentence:

- Nodular thyroid disease is a condition in which the thyroid gland becomes enlarged and develops nodules.

- The doctor found a small, firm nodule in the patient's breast during the physical examination.

- The CT scan revealed multiple nodular lesions in the lungs, which raised concerns about possible lung cancer.

Synonyms of nodular:

- Lumpy

- Knotty

- Tuberous