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nodal /ˈnəʊd(ə)l /adjective1 technical Denoting a point in a network or diagram at which lines or pathways intersect or branch: pencil lines overlap at some nodal points Lwow is a nodal point for the railroads...- Cities normally grew and flourished as nodal points on trade routes.
- The New Orleans region is a particularly critical nodal point in the US economy.
- The Chief Secretary was the nodal point of the administration.
2 Botany Relating to the part of a plant stem from which one or more leaves emerge, often forming a slight swelling: the nodal roots develop about an inch above the seed...- Nodal root development is inhibited by hot, dry compact soils.
- The nodal roots present appear stubby, blunt, and are not anchored to the soil.
- Although the seminal roots continue to function throughout most of the plant's life, their most important contribution comes before the nodal roots are established.
3 Anatomy Relating to or characterized by a lymph node or other structure consisting of a small mass of differentiated tissue: nodal lymphoma...- Tumor may demonstrate spread into the liver, nodal system or venous system.
- The therapeutic value is controversial but would be limited to patients with nodal metastases.
- He was noted to be hypotensive and have a nodal rhythm with no atrial activity at 30 beats/min.
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