granuloma Definition
- 1a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue, typically containing multinucleated giant cells
- 2a tumor-like mass or nodule that is not cancerous
Using granuloma: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "granuloma" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The granuloma in her lung was caused by tuberculosis.
Example
The biopsy showed that the lump was a granuloma and not a tumor.
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Summary: granuloma in Brief
A 'granuloma' [granyuh-loh-muh] is a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue that may contain multinucleated giant cells. It can also refer to a tumor-like mass or nodule that is not cancerous. Examples include a granuloma caused by tuberculosis and a biopsy showing a lump as a granuloma rather than a tumor.
