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nodule - (mineralogy) a small rounded lump of mineral substance (usually harder than the surrounding rock or sediment) mineralogy - the branch of geology that studies minerals: their structure and properties and the ways of distinguishing them.
A: The term nodule is usually used to describe a small rounded growth or lump. This can appear anywhere on or in the body. Or it may be found on an X-ray or other type of scan. Nodules can be a sign of cancer, but more often they are benign (noncancerous) growths. Pulmonary nodules are small rounded growths in the lung. They're usually found on chest X-rays or CT scans. Causes of pulmonary nodules include: