Definition

A small lump of inflamed tissue that forms in response to infection or irritation in the body.

Example

The doctor found a granuloma during the examination of the patient's lungs.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a granuloma?

No, what is it?

It's basically a lump of inflamed tissue, often due to an infection.

That sounds pretty serious. How do you treat it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Granuloma → It is formed from "granulum" (from Latin, meaning small grain) and "-oma" (from Greek, meaning tumor or swelling). The word describes a small grain-like tumor or swelling that forms in response to inflammation.

Memory Tip

Think of 'small grain' ('granulum') that forms a 'tumor' ('-oma') — that's why granuloma refers to a small swelling or growth.

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