TUBERCULAR
Scrabble letter values: T1U1B3E1R1C3U1L1A1R1 = 14
Definition
- noun a person with pulmonary tuberculosis. — synonyms: consumptive, lunger
- adjective characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles.
- adjective pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle.
- adjective relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it.
- adjective constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus. — synonyms: tuberculous
Examples
- “tubercular leprosy”
- “a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle”
- “a tubercular hospital”