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单词 nodes
释义

node

noun

ˈnōd How to pronounce node (audio)
1
a
: a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint)
b
: a discrete mass of one kind of tissue enclosed in tissue of a different kind
2
: an entangling complication (as in a drama) : predicament
3
: either of the two points where the orbit of a planet or comet intersects the ecliptic
also : either of the points at which the orbit of an earth satellite crosses the plane of the equator
4
a
: a point, line, or surface of a vibrating body or system that is free or relatively free from vibratory motion
b
: a point at which a wave has an amplitude of zero
5
a
: a point at which subsidiary parts originate or center
b
: a point on a stem at which a leaf or leaves are inserted
c
: a point at which a curve intersects itself in such a manner that the branches have different tangents
d
: vertex sense 2b

Synonyms

  • bump
  • knot
  • lump
  • nodule
  • swelling
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Example Sentences

the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin nodus knot, node; akin to Middle Irish naidm bond

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

node

noun

ˈnōd How to pronounce node (audio)
: a thickened spot or part (as of a plant stem where a leaf develops)

Medical Definition

node

noun

ˈnōd How to pronounce node (audio)
1
a
: a pathological swelling or enlargement (as of a rheumatic joint)
b
: a body part resembling a knot
especially : a discrete mass of one kind of tissue enclosed in tissue of a different kind see atrioventricular node, lymph node
2
: a point, line, or surface of a vibrating body that is free or relatively free of vibratory motion

nodes

noun

plural of node
as in swellings
a small rounded mass of swollen tissue the doctor examined the node on my knee before deciding it was the result of arthritis

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • swellings
  • nodules
  • lumps
  • tumors
  • bumps
  • growths
  • bruises
  • knots
  • warts
  • blobs
  • blisters
  • chunks
  • welts
  • knobs
  • clumps
  • humps
  • boils
  • contusions
  • hunches
  • hunks
  • nubbles
  • nubs
  • gobs
  • clods
  • nuggets
  • wads
  • gobbets
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