• adjective:   constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus

  Example: "A tubercular child"

• adjective:   relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it

  Example: "A tubercular hospital"

• adjective:   pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle

  Example: "A tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle"

• adjective:   characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles

  Example: "Tubercular leprosy"

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