tuberculated

adjective

tu·​ber·​cu·​lat·​ed tu̇-ˈbər-kyə-ˌlā-təd How to pronounce tuberculated (audio)
tyu̇-
variants or less commonly tuberculate
: having tubercles : characterized by or beset with tubercles

Word History

First Known Use

1771, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of tuberculated was in 1771

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Cite this Entry

“Tuberculated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuberculated. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

tuberculated

adjective
tu·​ber·​cu·​lat·​ed t(y)u̇-ˈbər-kyə-ˌlāt-əd How to pronounce tuberculated (audio)
variants also tuberculate
: having tubercles : characterized by or beset with tubercles
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