adj 1 a  :  of, relating to, or affected with tuberculosis  :  TUBERCULOUS  b  :  caused by the tubercle bacillus < meningitis>   2  :  characterized by lesions that are or resemble tubercles < leprosy>   3  :  relating to, resembling, or constituting a tubercle  :  TUBERCULATED
n :  an individual affected with tuberculosis .
 
 
 
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