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(nod'ul) (Latin. Nodulus - diminutive of nodus - a knot) A nodule is a solid mass of the skin which can be observed as an elevation or can be palpated. Usually 0.5 cm or more in diameter. (from the ILDS Committee on Nomenclature - R. Winkelmann, Chairman)
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