Granulomatosis is a medical term that describes a condition where a person experiences inflammation and the formation of small, nodular masses or lumps called granulomas in various parts of the body. Synonyms for granulomatosis include granulomatous inflammation, granulomatous disease, and granulomatous disorder. Other synonyms for granulomatosis include Wegener's granulomatosis, which is a rare autoimmune disorder that primarily affects the respiratory system and blood vessels, and sarcoidosis, which is a condition characterized by the abnormal formation of granulomas in the lungs, lymph nodes, and other organs of the body. While the specific symptoms and causes of these conditions may vary, they all involve the formation of granulomas.