Definition: A collection of tissue appearing as a knot or knob in the skin, not uncommon in rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid nodules are seen in 20-30% of rheumatoid arthritis patients. They may occur anywhere on the body, but are most often seen over the bony prominences.
Pronunciation: nod-yule
Also Known As: rheumatoid nodules
Common Misspellings: rhuematoid nodules
Examples:
There was evidence of a rheumatoid nodule near the elbow.
