(pathology) an inflammatory nodule consisting of histiocytes (macrophages) attempting to wall off substances they perceive as foreign but are unable to eliminate, such as certain infectious organisms as well as other materials such as foreign objects, keratin and suture fragments.

plural of granuloma

A bacterial disease caused by Klebsiella granulomatis characterized by ulcerative genital lesions, endemic in many less developed regions.

Synonym of mycosis fungoides

(medicine) Any of a group of hereditary defects in the ability of some phagocytes to kill certain bacteria; the resulting infection

(pathology) Of, pertaining to, or characterised by granulomata

plural of granuloma

(pathology) Any disease or condition accompanied by multiple granulomas.

(pathology) Miliary pyogranulomatous lesions on the body as manifestations of neonatal listeriosis.

plural of chronic granulomatous disease