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 tubercular tubercular /tjuːˈbɜrkjələr/

adjective

  1. Constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus  ( tubercular , tuberculous )
    constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus
     A tubercular child
    a tubercular child
     Tuberculous patients
    tuberculous patients
     Tubercular meningitis
    tubercular meningitis
  2. Relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it  ( tubercular )
    relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it
     A tubercular hospital
    a tubercular hospital
  3. Pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle  ( tubercular )
    pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle
     A tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle
    a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle
  4. Characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles  ( tubercular )
    characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles
     Tubercular leprosy
    tubercular leprosy

noun

  1. A person with pulmonary tuberculosis  ( consumptive , lunger , tubercular )
    a person with pulmonary tuberculosis