Meaning & use

granulomatous

adjective·Advanced

Relating to or characterized by granulomas, small areas of inflamed tissue formed in response to infection or irritation.

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The biopsy revealed granulomatous inflammation consistent with a chronic infection.

Granulomatous disease can affect the lungs, skin, or other organs depending on its cause.

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Granulomatous is a specialized medical term used mainly in pathology and diagnostic reports.

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