granuloma
IPA: grˈænjʌɫˈoʊmʌ
noun
- (pathology) an inflammatory nodule consisting of histiocytes (macrophages) attempting to wall off substances they perceive as foreign but are unable to eliminate, such as certain infectious organisms as well as other materials such as foreign objects, keratin and suture fragments.
- (medicine, less specific) any small nodule
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Examples of "granuloma" in Sentences
- It can be caused by a granuloma.
- Peripheral giant cell granuloma.
- Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma.
- A fibrin ring granuloma may be seen.
- A fibrin ring granuloma may be present.
- I created a link at zirconium granuloma.
- CD4 T cells are on the periphery of the granuloma.
- The following is a more technical definition of a granuloma.
- Later on, a granuloma will form on the place of fistulisation.
- Granulomas form in the infected tissue and undergo necrosis in the centre.
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