tuberculate
[ too-bur-kyuh-lit, -leyt, tyoo- ]
/ tʊˈbɜr kyə lɪt, -ˌleɪt, tyʊ- /
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adjective
Also tu·ber·cu·lat·ed, tuberculose. having tubercles.
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Origin of tuberculate
OTHER WORDS FROM tuberculate
tu·ber·cu·la·tion, nounWords nearby tuberculate
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British Dictionary definitions for tuberculate
tuberculate
/ (tjʊˈbɜːkjʊlɪt) /
adjective
covered with tubercles
Derived forms of tuberculate
tuberculately, adverbtuberculation, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for tuberculate
tuberculate
[ tu-bûr′kyə-lĭt ]
adj.
Having or affected with tubercles.
Tubercular.
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