Grumousness

/ˈɡruːməsnəs/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being grumous; the condition of having a lumpy or granular texture.

Etymology

From 'grumous' (from Latin 'grumus,' a small heap) plus '-ness' (suffix creating abstract nouns).

Kelly Says

This word is beloved by pathologists describing tissue samples—the grumousness of a blood clot or tumor sample tells doctors important information about what's happening at the microscopic level.

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