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nodules

nodules is the plural of nodule.

Meaning of nodule

Noun

nodule (plural nodules)

  1. A small lump, often roughly hemispherical in shape; a small node.
  2. A rounded mass or irregular shape; a small knot or lump.
    • Biotics manipulate mass effect fields using dozens of element zero nodules within their nervous system that react to electric stimuli from the brain. Amplifiers allow biotics to synchronize the nodules so they can form fields large and strong enough for practical use.2008, BioWare, Mass Effect, Redwood City: Electronic Arts, →ISBN, →OCLC, PC, scene: Biotics: Biotic Amps Codex entry

Phrases with nodules

Questions about nodules

What is nodules the plural of?
Nodules is the plural of nodule.

Words near nodules in the dictionary

  1. nodulations
  2. nodule
  3. nodulectomies
  4. nodulectomy
  5. noduled
  6. nodules
  7. noduli
  8. noduliferous
  9. noduliform
  10. nodulin
  11. nodulins

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