Tubercle

usgb/ˈtuːbərkl/
noun

A small rounded lump or protuberance, especially on a plant or on body, typically from growth or diseases.

The doctor pointed out the tubercle on the x-ray which was indicative of the disease.
Visual representation of "tubercle" - A small rounded lump or protuberance, especially on a plant or on body, typically from growth or diseases.

Often appears as...

  • tubercle bacillus
  • tubercle on plant
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Medical Condition

Often indicates a disease, so it’s used in medical contexts to describe abnormal growths.

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The physician was concerned about the tubercle on the patient's skin.
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Plant Biology

In botany, a tubercle refers to natural bumps on plants and isn't necessarily harmful.

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The roots of the dahlia plant are full of small tubercles.
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Visual Indicator

Used to describe something you can see, usually in a scan or physical examination.

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On close inspection, multiple tubercles could be seen on the leaf's surface.
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