characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles; tubercular leprosy'

pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle; a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle'

relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it; a tubercular hospital'

a person with pulmonary tuberculosis

[ Syn: consumptive , lunger ]

constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus; a tubercular child; tuberculous patients; tubercular meningitis

[ Syn: tuberculous ]