Definitions for nodular

nodular nod·u·lar

Spelling: [noj-uh-ler]
IPA: /ˈnɒdʒ ə lər/

Nodular is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 8 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 192 anagrams from letters in nodular (adlnoru).

Definitions for nodular

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characterized by nodules.
  2. shaped like or occurring in nodules:

Origin of nodular

First recorded in 1785-95; nodule + -ar1

Examples for nodular

nodular lumps of pyrites and crystals of selenite are of frequent occurrence.

When nodular growths can be felt in the free border or surface of the liver, the diagnosis is generally easily established.

The tumor is rounded in outline and nodular, and varies in size, density, and color according to the form of carcinoma present.

The eruption of glanders on the mucous membranes is nodular, hard, and pelletlike.

This may be seen especially at Goslar, where the nodular lumps of dark grey colour are called vitriol stone (lapis atramenti).

The nodular type, however, may occur in the aorta alone, the branches remaining free.

The latter is undoubtedly the usual condition, and when the nodular masses are incised an abundant creamy juice exudes.

It has been customary to differentiate three types: nodular; diffuse; senile.

Misy when it effloresces in no great quantity from the others is like a kind of pollen, otherwise it is nodular.

Also, nodular or kidney-shaped masses of what the quarrymen call plaster-eggs—apparently snowy gypsum.

Word Value for nodular
Scrable

8

Words with friends

11

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