tuberculoid

[too-bur-kyuh-loid, tyoo-]

adjective

1. resembling a tubercle.

2. resembling tuberculosis.

Word History and Origins

Origin of tuberculoid¹

1890–95; < Latin tūbercul ( um ) tubercle or tubercul(osis) + -oid

Example Sentences

In tuberculoid leprosy, few bacilli are present, and the symptoms are pale, patchy spots on the face, hands and feet.

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