TUBERCLES
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Tubercles.
Tubercles - as a noun
A swelling that is the characteristic lesion of tuberculosis
A protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
eminence12tuberosity15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
appendage15outgrowth16process11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The turtle had small tubercles on its carapace."
"The doctor identified tubercles on the X-ray of the patient's lungs."
"The humpback whale's pectoral fins were covered in tubercles."
"The plant stem had tubercles that functioned as storage organs."
"The tubercles on the cactus helped it retain water in arid conditions."
Word Game Points
Is TUBERCLES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tubercles is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TUBERCLES has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is TUBERCLES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tubercles is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTUBERCLES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is TUBERCLES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tubercles is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTUBERCLES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
