tuberculoid

adjective

tu·​ber·​cu·​loid tu̇-ˈbər-kyə-ˌlȯid How to pronounce tuberculoid (audio)
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: resembling tuberculosis especially in the presence of tubercles
tuberculoid leprosy

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First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tuberculoid was in 1830

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“Tuberculoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tuberculoid. Accessed 20 Mar. 2023.

Medical Definition

tuberculoid

adjective
tu·​ber·​cu·​loid t(y)u̇-ˈbər-kyə-ˌlȯid How to pronounce tuberculoid (audio)
1
: resembling tuberculosis and especially the tubercles characteristic of it
2
: of, relating to, characterized by, or affected with tuberculoid leprosy
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