nodule
US /ˈnɑː.djuːl/
UK /ˈnɒdʒ.uːl/
名词
1.
结节, 小瘤
a small swelling or aggregation of cells in the body, especially an abnormal one
示例:
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The doctor found a small nodule on her thyroid during the examination.
医生在检查中发现她的甲状腺上有一个小结节。
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Skin nodules can sometimes be a sign of an underlying condition.
皮肤结节有时可能是潜在疾病的征兆。
2.
结核, 团块
a small, rounded lump of matter, such as a mineral or rock
示例:
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Geologists discovered manganese nodules on the ocean floor.
地质学家在海底发现了锰结核。
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The rock formation contained numerous small iron nodules.
该岩层含有许多小铁结核。