granuloma

/ˈgrænjəˌloʊmə/
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Other forms: granulomata; granulomas

Definitions of granuloma
  1. noun
    a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection
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    types:
    gumma
    a small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis
    type of:
    neoplasm, tumor, tumour
    an abnormal new mass of tissue that serves no purpose
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