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Nodule
Meaning: Small, solid, rounded lump of tissue that may be benign or malignant.
In practice: An incidental lung nodule was found on the chest CT and scheduled for follow-up.
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Which word means: Common benign firm skin nodule, often on the legs, that dimples when pinched.
Answer: Dermatofibroma
Which word means: Roundworm, a type of parasitic worm that includes threadworms and hookworms.
Answer: Nematode
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