tubercule

/tʌbərˈkjul/

Definitions

1. noun

A small rounded projection or protuberance, especially one on the surface of an organ or a part of the body.

“The doctor examined the tubercule on the patient’s skin before prescribing a treatment.”

Synonyms

  • bump
  • nodule
  • protuberance

Antonyms

  • depression
  • indentation