CEFR C2

granulomatosis

noun

Meaning

A medical condition characterized by the formation of multiple granulomas—small clusters of immune cells—within various tissues or organs of the body.

Examples

  • The biopsy results confirmed a diagnosis of granulomatosis involving the upper respiratory tract.
  • Patients with Wegener's granulomatosis often experience symptoms that affect both the kidneys and the lungs.

Synonyms: inflammation, vasculitis, sarcoidosis