tubercle Meaning & Definition
What Does Tubercle Mean?
Tubercle is used as a noun meaning A round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth, especially those found on bones for the attachment of a muscle or ligament or small elevations on the surface of a tooth. It can also mean A small rounded wartlike protuberance of the roots of some leguminous plants; the lip of certain orchids, cacti.
Word Facts for Tubercle
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈt(j)uː.bə.kəl/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | nodule, tuberosity and eminence |
| Plural | tubercles |
Tubercle Definition (Noun)
- A round nodule, small eminence, or warty outgrowth, especially those found on bones for the attachment of a muscle or ligament or small elevations on the surface of a tooth.
the iliac tubercles
- A small rounded wartlike protuberance of the roots of some leguminous plants; the lip of certain orchids, cacti.
- A small rounded nodule forming the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis.
Synonyms of Tubercle
Tubercle synonyms and antonyms →Tubercle in a Sentence
the iliac tubercles
Word Forms & Grammar
tubercle (plural tubercles)
Origin of Tubercle
Derived from Latin tūberculum. Compare tuber.
Tubercle Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of tubercle is /ˈt(j)uː.bə.kəl/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (t(j)uː).
Tubercle: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is tubercle?
Tubercle is a noun.
What is another word for tubercle?
Close synonyms of tubercle are nodule, tuberosity and eminence. See the full list of tubercle synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of tubercle?
The plural of tubercle is tubercles.