Meaning & use
granulomatous
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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