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Meaning of granuloma | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

/ˌɡɹæn.jəˈləʊ̯.mə/

Definitions

An inflammatory nodule consisting of histiocytes (macrophages) attempting to wall off substances they perceive as foreign but are unable to eliminate, such as certain infectious organisms as well as other materials such as foreign objects, keratin and suture fragments.
Any small nodule.
broadly

Equivalents

Italiano granuloma

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

granuloma annulare granuloma fungoides granuloma genitoinguinale granuloma inguinale granuloma inguinale tropicum granuloma venereum