Definition of 'tubercular'

Noun

1. a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
      Synonyms: consumptive lunger

Adjective

1. characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles; "tubercular leprosy"
2. pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle; "a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle"
3. relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it; "a tubercular hospital"
4. constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus; "a tubercular child"; "tuberculous patients"; "tubercular meningitis"
      Synonyms: tuberculous

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