Granuloma
Pronunciation: /ˈɡɹænˈjuˈɫoʊmə/
Granuloma (noun)
- A small area of inflamed tissue made of immune cells, forming as the body tries to fight certain infections or irritants.
- A localized patch of long-lasting inflammation where immune cells gather and create a firm mass in tissue.
Examples
- A granuloma can appear as a small tissue lump in the body.
- The doctor found a granuloma as a small tissue lump during the exam.