Vocabulary Entry

granulomatous

|adjective

adjective

Relating to or characterized by granulomas, which are small aggregations of macrophages that form in response to chronic inflammation.

Example Sentences

"The patient was diagnosed with a granulomatous disease affecting the lungs."

"Granulomatous inflammation can be a sign of various infectious diseases."

"Doctors often conduct biopsies to check for granulomatous tissue in suspicious lesions."