Tubercle
Definition
A tubercle is a small rounded point of a bone. Less often, it refers to a nodule attached to bone, mucous membrane (moist layer lining parts of the body), or skin.
References
Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: F.A. Davis Company; 2021. www.tabers.com/tabersonline/view/Tabers-Dictionary/731458/all/tubercle. Accessed December 17, 2024.