They appear as round, white shadows on a chest X-ray or computerized tomography (CT) scan. Lung nodules are usually about 0.2 inch (5 millimeters) to 1.2 inches (30 millimeters) in size. A larger lung nodule, such as one that's 30 millimeters or larger, is more likely to be cancerous than is a smaller lung nodule.
meaning noun (OF WORD/WRITING/SIGN, ETC.) B1 [ C or U ] The meaning of something is what it expresses or represents: The word flight has two different meanings: a plane journey, and the act of running away. The meaning of his gesture was clear. His novels often have (a) hidden meaning.
know what it means. : to understand what it is like to do or be something. â usually used in negative statements. â sometimes used in an exaggerated way to make a forceful statement. I know what it means to be poor.[+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. You don't know what it means to be truly alone.+] more examples [-] hide examples [+] Example sentences [-] Hide examples. You don't know what it means to be truly alone.