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Sarcoid

Noun

Sense: A small, inflammatory tumor or growth composed of clumps of inflammatory cells.

Sample Sentence: The doctor ordered a biopsy to determine if the patient's lung nodules were sarcoids.

Noun

Sense: An uncommon, chronic disease characterized by the formation of granulomas in various organs.

Sample Sentence: She was diagnosed with systemic sarcoid after experiencing symptoms of fatigue, joint pain, and weight loss.

Adjective

Sense: Describing something as resembling or related to sarcoidosis.

Sample Sentence: The patient's dermatologist identified sarcoid-like lesions on her skin, which might indicate an underlying disease.

Adjective

Sense: Popular among a specific group or locality.

Sample Sentence: The band gained a cult following with their sarcoid music style, which appealed to the alternative rock scene.