Dictionary Check: tubercular

"tubercular" is a valid word!

Scrabble 14 points
Words with Friends 19 points

Definition

adjective

characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles

Example: "tubercular leprosy"
adjective

pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle

Example: "a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle"
adjective

relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it

Example: "a tubercular hospital"
adjective

constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus

Example: "a tubercular child"
Synonyms:
noun

a person with pulmonary tuberculosis

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