English dictionary
tubercular
/t/U/'b/[@]/rk/j//@/l/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles
ExamplesTubercular leprosy.
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pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle
ExamplesA tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle.
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relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it
ExamplesA tubercular hospital.
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Having tubercles; affected with tubercles; tubercled; tuberculate.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
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adjective satellite
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constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus
ExamplesA tubercular child.
Tubercular meningitis.
Synonyms tuberculousSource: WordNet 3.0