nodulation

noun

nod·​u·​la·​tion ˌnä-jə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the process of forming nodules and especially root nodules containing symbiotic bacteria

2

: nodule

Examples of nodulation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, bacteria that live symbiotically in the roots of legumes send RNA messages to promote nodulation—the growth of little bumps where the bacteria live and fix nitrogen for the plant. —Annie Melchor, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024

For example, bacteria that live symbiotically in the roots of legumes send RNA messages (opens a new tab) to promote nodulation — the growth of little bumps where the bacteria live and fix nitrogen for the plant. —Quanta Magazine, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Medical Definition

nodulation

noun

nod·​u·​la·​tion ˌnäj-ə-ˈlā-shən 

: the formation or presence of nodules

lung X-rays showing evidence of nodulation