noun a small rounded projection or swelling, especially on a bone or on the surface of an organ
In anatomy, a tubercle is a small rounded projection or bump on a bone.
In geology, a tubercle is a small, rounded protuberance on a rock or mineral surface.
In botany, a tubercle is a small, rounded nodule or swelling on a plant, often containing stored nutrients.
In pathology, a tubercle can refer to a small, nodular lesion caused by tuberculosis or other infectious diseases.
In zoology, a tubercle can refer to a small, rounded projection on an animal's body, such as on the skin or shell.
In medical writing, a tubercle may refer to a small rounded projection or swelling on a bone or on the surface of an organ.
Psychologists may come across the term tubercle in the context of discussing brain anatomy and the presence of certain tubercles in the brain.
Biologists may use the term tubercle to describe a small, rounded, wart-like protuberance on a plant or animal.
Dentists may refer to a tubercle as a small elevation on the surface of a tooth, particularly in discussions about tooth morphology.