nodulize

/nɒdˈjuːlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to form or become nodules

“The disease caused the skin to nodulize, forming painful bumps.”

2. verb

to convert or change into nodules

“The process of nodulize the metal resulted in a unique texture.”

3. verb

to cause nodules to form

“The injury began to nodulize, causing swelling and pain.”

4. noun

the process of forming nodules

“The doctor studied the process of nodulize in the patient’s body.”

Synonyms

  • nodularize
  • nodule

Antonyms

  • even
  • smooth