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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tubercle

/tʌbərkl/ noun · British & US
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What does tubercle mean?

noun

A small rounded projection or prominence, especially on a bone or a leaf. In medicine, a small mass of tissue, especially a tumor or a granuloma.

Example

"The doctor examined the tubercle on the patient's lung."

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