tuberculoid
[ too-bur-kyuh-loid, tyoo- ]
/ tʊˈbɜr kyəˌlɔɪd, tyʊ- /
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adjective
resembling a tubercle.
resembling tuberculosis.
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Medical definitions for tuberculoid
tuberculoid
[ tu-bûr′kyə-loid′ ]
adj.
Resembling tuberculosis.
Resembling a tubercle.
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