granulomatous

/ˌɡrænjuˈloʊmətəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characterized by granulomas (small inflamed lumps in body tissue).
    • Granulomatous diseases like sarcoidosis can affect multiple organs.
    • The biopsy showed granulomatous inflammation in the lymph nodes.
    • The doctor explained that the granulomatous reaction was the body's way of trying to contain an infection.
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