nodule

• Nom désignant une petite masse arrondie, un nodule ou une excroissance que l'on peut trouver dans des contextes biologiques (par exemple sur les plantes) ou en minéralogie comme une petite concrétion minérale arrondie.

A noun referring to a small rounded lump, node, or protuberance, which can occur in biological contexts (such as on plants) or in mineralogy as a small rounded lump of mineral substance.

1. Small nodeB2formalmedical

   A small, rounded lump or swelling of tissue, often found in the body.

   Nodule (petite tuméfaction)

   • The doctor discovered a small nodule on her thyroid gland.
   • A lung nodule was detected during the routine X-ray.
   • Most skin nodules are benign and require no treatment.

   Synonymesbumpgrowthknoblumpnodeswellingtubercle

2. Plant protuberanceC1formalscientific

   A small, rounded, wart-like outgrowth on a plant, often containing symbiotic bacteria.

   Nodule racinaire

   • The roots of the legume plant are covered in nitrogen-fixing nodules.
   • Galls and nodules can appear on leaves due to insect activity.
   • The botanist examined the nodule under a microscope.

   Synonymesexcrescencetubercletuberosity

3. Mineral lumpC1formalscientific

   A small, rounded lump of mineral substance, typically harder than the surrounding rock or sediment.

   Nodule minéral

   • Manganese nodules are found on the ocean floor.
   • The geologist collected a nodule of flint from the chalk deposit.
   • Iron nodules are often present in certain sedimentary rocks.

   Synonymesaccretionconcretiongeodelumpmass