Tubercular (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle; "a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The orthopedic surgeon studied the tubercular prominence on the femur where the quadriceps muscle attached.
- A tubercular surface on the tibia served as an anchor point for the tibialis anterior tendon.
- Radiologists used the tubercular landmark on the ulna to diagnose cases of fracture and ligament damage.
- In comparative anatomy, researchers analyzed the development of tubercular projections on mammalian skeletal systems.
- Microscopic examination of bone morphology revealed numerous tubercular processes where the Achilles tendon connected to the calcaneus.
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Meaning 2
Characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles; "tubercular leprosy".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 3
Relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it; "a tubercular hospital".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Related Words
Meaning 4
Constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus; "a tubercular child"; "tuberculous patients"; "tubercular meningitis".
Classification
All adjective clusters.