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granulomatous /gran·u·lom·a·tous/ (-lom´ah-tus) containing granulomas. Granulomatous Resembling a tumor made of granular material. Mentioned in: Wegener's Granulomatosis granulomatous [gran′yəlom′ətəs] Etymology: L, granulum, little grain pertaining to or resembling granulomas. granulomatous composed of granulomas. granulomatous colitis see histiocytic ulcerative colitis. granulomatous encephalitis see granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis. granulomatous enteritis see granulomatous enteritis. equine generalized granulomatous disease a generalized disease affecting skin and all internal organs and of unknown origin; characterized by exfoliative dermatitis, wasting, and granulomatous lesions internally; skin lesions are dermal granulomatous nodules plus superficial exfoliation. granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis see granulomatous meningoencephalomyelitis. granulomatous perineuritis granulomatous rhinitis see enzootic nasal granuloma. granulomatous skin disease see granular dermatitis. granulomatous synovitis/arthritis lesion characterized by granulomatous tissue on the synovial surface of the bones in the joint; may occur in systemic mycotic infections. granulomatous urethritis see granulomatous urethritis. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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3) It is important to rule out infectious and other granulomatous diseases on the basis of the history and physical examination, serologic testing, and special tissue-staining techniques. are free-living amebae that cause granulomatous amebic encephalitis (GAE), most often in immunocompromised hosts, including HIV/AIDS and organ transplant patients and those receiving immunosuppressive medication (1). All three patients known to carry the microbe had a preexisting immune deficiency, chronic granulomatous disease (CGD). |
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