Tubercle Definition & Meaning
tubercle
- noun
- 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
"Tubercle" in song lyrics
See how tubercle is used in real songs:
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"adductor tubercle"
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Words that rhyme with tubercle
Usage tips for "tubercle"
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