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granuloma

Syllabification: (gran·u·lo·ma)
Pronunciation: /ˌgranyəˈlōmə/

Definition of granuloma

noun (plural granulomas or granulomata /-mətə/)

Medicine
  • a mass of granulation tissue, typically produced in response to infection, inflammation, or the presence of a foreign substance.

Derivatives

granulomatous

Pronunciation: /-ˈlämətəs/

adjective

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Definition of granuloma in the British & World English dictionary

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