nodous

/noʊˈdoʊs/ (noh-DOH-s)

Definitions

1. adjective

producing or characterized by nodules, especially a disease that causes the formation of nodules

“The patient’s skin condition was a nodous dermatitis.”

2. noun

a disease characterized by the formation of nodules, especially in the skin

“The doctor diagnosed her with a nodous disease.”

Synonyms

  • nodular
  • tubercular

Antonyms

  • fibrotic
  • smooth