tubercular

/tjuːˈbɜːrkjʊlər/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characterized by tuberculosis

“The doctor examined the patient’s tubercular lesions.”

2. noun

a person or animal affected with tuberculosis

“The hospital has a ward for tubercular patients.”

Synonyms

  • consumptive
  • tuberculous

Antonyms

  • healthy
  • non-tuberculous