Tubercle
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.
Often appears as...
- tubercle bacillus
- tubercle on plant
noun
A part of a bone or tooth that protrudes from the larger structure.
The tubercle of the upper lip is the pillar-like structure in the middle of the lip.
Often appears as...
- genial tubercles
- tubercle of a tooth
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small, rounded part on an animal or organ, usually caused by diseases.
Histological examination revealed the presence of tubercles in the liver of the infected fish.
Often appears as...
- tubercle in liver
- tubercle in lungs
Usage tips
Academic
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.
Often appears as...
- tubercle bacillus
- tubercle on plant
noun
A part of a bone or tooth that protrudes from the larger structure.
The tubercle of the upper lip is the pillar-like structure in the middle of the lip.
Often appears as...
- genial tubercles
- tubercle of a tooth
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A small, rounded part on an animal or organ, usually caused by diseases.
Histological examination revealed the presence of tubercles in the liver of the infected fish.
Often appears as...
- tubercle in liver
- tubercle in lungs
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Often indicates a disease, so it’s used in medical contexts to describe abnormal growths.
The physician was concerned about the tubercle on the patient's skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Biology
In botany, a tubercle refers to natural bumps on plants and isn't necessarily harmful.
The roots of the dahlia plant are full of small tubercles.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Indicator
Used to describe something you can see, usually in a scan or physical examination.
On close inspection, multiple tubercles could be seen on the leaf's surface.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Often indicates a disease, so it’s used in medical contexts to describe abnormal growths.
The physician was concerned about the tubercle on the patient's skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Biology
In botany, a tubercle refers to natural bumps on plants and isn't necessarily harmful.
The roots of the dahlia plant are full of small tubercles.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Indicator
Used to describe something you can see, usually in a scan or physical examination.
On close inspection, multiple tubercles could be seen on the leaf's surface.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Often indicates a disease, so it’s used in medical contexts to describe abnormal growths.
The physician was concerned about the tubercle on the patient's skin.
Pro Tip 2/3Plant Biology
In botany, a tubercle refers to natural bumps on plants and isn't necessarily harmful.
The roots of the dahlia plant are full of small tubercles.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Indicator
Used to describe something you can see, usually in a scan or physical examination.
On close inspection, multiple tubercles could be seen on the leaf's surface.
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