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granuloma
noun gran·u·lo·ma \ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə\
plural gran·u·lo·mas also gran·u·lo·ma·ta \-mə-tə\
Definition of GRANULOMA
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
— gran·u·lo·ma·tous \-mə-təs\ adjective
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First Known Use of GRANULOMA
1861
Medical Dictionary
granuloma
noun gran·u·lo·ma \ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə\
plural gran·u·lo·mas also gran·u·lo·ma·ta \-mət-ə\
Medical Definition of GRANULOMA
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
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