micronodules

[US]/ˈmaɪkrəʊˌnɒdjuːlz/
[UK]/ˈmaɪkroʊˌnɑdʒuːlz/

Translation

n.plural of micronodule; very small nodules

Phrases & Collocations

pulmonary micronodules

thyroid micronodules

multiple micronodules

lung micronodules

hepatic micronodules

splenic micronodules

bilateral micronodules

scattered micronodules

calcified micronodules

parenchymal micronodules

Example Sentences

the chest ct scan revealed multiple pulmonary micronodules measuring two to three millimeters in diameter.

doctors discovered several thyroid micronodules during the routine ultrasound examination.

the radiologist identified numerous micronodules scattered throughout both lung fields.

patients with a history of smoking should be monitored for the development of pulmonary micronodules.

the biopsy confirmed that the micronodules were benign and required no surgical intervention.

high-resolution ct imaging can detect micronodules as small as one millimeter in size.

the presence of calcified micronodules suggests an old inflammatory process rather than malignancy.

micronodules found in the lower lung lobes often indicate exposure to environmental particulates.

the medical team decided to observe the micronodules through serial imaging rather than immediate biopsy.

follow-up ct scans showed no significant growth in the pulmonary micronodules over a six-month period.

micronodules with irregular borders on ct scans may warrant further diagnostic evaluation.

occupational exposure to silica dust can lead to the formation of numerous pulmonary micronodules.

the ultrasound examination revealed multiple micronodules in the thyroid requiring fine needle aspiration.

early detection of micronodules through screening programs has improved lung cancer outcomes.

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