tubercular

Meaning

adjective

1. characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles
   “tubercular leprosy”
2. pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle
   “a tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle”
3. relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it
   “a tubercular hospital”
4. constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus
   “a tubercular child”

noun

1. a person with pulmonary tuberculosis

Synonyms for tubercular

• tuberculous
• ill
• consumptive
• lunger