nodular

adjective

nod·​u·​lar ˈnä-jə-lər 

: of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of nodules

nodular lesions

Examples of nodular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adin has periventricular nodular heterotopia, or PVNH. —Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Dec. 2024

In an exclusive interview with Newsweek, the 27-year-old has opened up about the physical and emotional toll of living with nodular acne. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

What Is Accutane? Accutane (isotretinoin) is a medication used to treat severe or nodular acne that doesn't improve with other treatments. —Leah Ansell, Verywell Health, 24 Dec. 2023

For example, Hodgkin lymphoma can present as classic or nodular lymphocyte-predominant. —Barbara Brody, Health, 9 Nov. 2023

While painless, Cama said that lesions may appear red, raised, ulcerated, nodular, and or large. —Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 29 Oct. 2023

There are also more severe forms of acne, like nodular or the aforementioned cystic acne. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 17 Aug. 2023

Cystic acne: Similar to nodular acne, cystic acne is also deeper in the skin but is often softer than nodules because they're filled with keratin or pus. —Sabrina Talbert, Women's Health, 17 June 2023

In a series of more than 20 vibrant and poignant paintings — created in styles ranging through expressionism, impressionism, pop art and beyond — Brannan tells the story of her friendship with Maryann Wegloski, who is now in the hospital battling nodular melanoma. —Teri Webster, Dallas News, 3 Mar. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1794, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nodular

• modular

Medical Definition

nodular

adjective

nod·​u·​lar ˈnäj-ə-lər 

: of, relating to, characterized by, or occurring in the form of nodules

nodular lesions

nodular melanoma

nodularity

ˌnäj-ə-ˈlar-ət-ē 

noun

plural nodularities