nodose

As an adjective nodose

is knot-like; swollen.

As a noun nonose is

a sugar or saccharide containing nine carbon atoms.

As a noun noose

is an adjustable loop of rope, eg the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.

As a verb noose

is to tie or catch in a noose; to entrap or ensnare.

As an adjective nodose is

knot-like; swollen.

As an adjective nodose

is knot-like; swollen.

As a noun nodosity is

a knotty swelling.