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Tubercle Definition & Meaning

tubercle
noun
  1. a swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis
  2. small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant
  3. a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament

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  • "adductor tubercle"
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Frequently asked questions

What does tubercle mean?
a swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis small rounded wartlike protuberance on a plant a protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
What part of speech is tubercle?
Tubercle is a noun.
How many definitions does tubercle have?
Tubercle has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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