granuloma
noun
gran·u·lo·ma
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə 
plural granulomas also granulomata
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə-tə
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
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Extreme heat is directed to a granuloma or other abnormal growth to destroy the abnormal skin.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024
Using minimally-invasive techniques, surgeons remove polyps or granuloma, which can correct outie belly button.10
Cryotherapy: This involves applying extreme cold to freeze the umbilical granuloma in order to remove it.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes the formation of hardened granules (granulomas) in tissues, including those of the kidneys.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
According to the American Lung Association, Sarcoidosis occurs when granulomas — or tiny groups of inflamed tissue — form in various organs, especially the lungs, after the immune system overreacts.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis causes immune cells to form small, red lumps (granulomas) in the body that swell.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 1 June 2024
The relationship between granuloma annulare and diabetes is somewhat controversial, but a small 2017 study did find that subjects with the rash had elevated blood sugar levels.
—Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2024
The immune system tries to deal with it, and hard clusters of immune cells called granulomas form.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Those eggs clog the lungs, spleen, liver and hearts of hosts along with immune cells called granulomas that fight them.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024
Using minimally-invasive techniques, surgeons remove polyps or granuloma, which can correct outie belly button.10
Cryotherapy: This involves applying extreme cold to freeze the umbilical granuloma in order to remove it.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 12 Oct. 2024
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes the formation of hardened granules (granulomas) in tissues, including those of the kidneys.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 12 July 2024
According to the American Lung Association, Sarcoidosis occurs when granulomas — or tiny groups of inflamed tissue — form in various organs, especially the lungs, after the immune system overreacts.
—Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 6 June 2024
Sarcoidosis Sarcoidosis causes immune cells to form small, red lumps (granulomas) in the body that swell.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 1 June 2024
The relationship between granuloma annulare and diabetes is somewhat controversial, but a small 2017 study did find that subjects with the rash had elevated blood sugar levels.
—Elizabeth Woolley, Verywell Health, 15 Apr. 2024
The immune system tries to deal with it, and hard clusters of immune cells called granulomas form.
—Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 19 Mar. 2024
Those eggs clog the lungs, spleen, liver and hearts of hosts along with immune cells called granulomas that fight them.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2024
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granuloma
noun
gran·u·lo·ma
ˌgran-yə-ˈlō-mə
plural granulomas also granulomata
-mət-ə
: a mass or nodule of chronically inflamed tissue with granulations that is usually associated with an infective process
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