Lung nodule
Lung Nodule
A Lung Nodule (pronunciation: /lʌŋ 'nɒdjuːl/) is a small, abnormal growth that appears in the lung. It is typically less than 3 centimeters in diameter and is often found during a CT scan or X-ray of the chest.
Etymology
The term "nodule" originates from the Latin word "nodulus", meaning a small knot. In medical terminology, it is used to describe a small and relatively simple abnormal growth. The term "lung" is derived from the Old English word "lungen", which means the light organ.
Related Terms
- Pulmonary Nodule: Another term for a lung nodule, often used in medical literature.
- Benign Nodule: A non-cancerous growth in the lung.
- Malignant Nodule: A cancerous growth in the lung.
- Solitary Pulmonary Nodule: A single, isolated lung nodule.
- Multiple Nodules: More than one nodule present in the lung.
- Noncalcified Nodule: A lung nodule that does not contain calcium deposits.
- Calcified Nodule: A lung nodule that contains calcium deposits.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Lung nodule
- Wikipedia's article - Lung nodule
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