Tubercle

Pronunciation: /ˈtjubərkl/

Definitions of tubercle

noun a small rounded projection or swelling, especially on a bone or on the surface of an organ

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor found a small tubercle on the patient's skin.

A2 The tubercle on the plant's stem indicated a possible disease.

B1 The tubercle in the x-ray showed signs of tuberculosis.

B2 The tubercle in the bone was causing discomfort for the athlete.

C1 The surgeon carefully removed the tubercle during the operation.

C2 The presence of a tubercle in the lung was a concerning finding for the oncologist.

Examples of tubercle in a Sentence

formal The doctor noticed a small tubercle on the patient's lung x-ray.

informal I heard that they found a little tubercle on his lung.

slang Did you see that weird bump? That's a tubercle.

figurative The tubercle of corruption within the organization was finally exposed.

Grammatical Forms of tubercle

• plural: tubercles
• comparative: more tubercle
• superlative: most tubercle
• present tense: tubercles
• future tense: will tubercle
• perfect tense: have tubercled
• continuous tense: is tubercling
• singular: tubercle
• positive degree: tubercle
• infinitive: to tubercle
• gerund: tubercling
• participle: tubercled

Origin and Evolution of tubercle

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tubercle' originated from the Latin word 'tuberculum', which means a small swelling or protuberance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medicine to describe small nodules or growths on the body, the term 'tubercle' has evolved to also refer to similar structures in plants and animals. It is now commonly used in various scientific fields to describe small, rounded projections or growths.