tubercular meaning and definition

TUBERCULAR noun

Definition of tubercular (noun)

1. a person with pulmonary tuberculosis
   • synonyms: consumptive, lunger

TUBERCULAR adjective

Definition of tubercular (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