tubercular

(noun) a person with pulmonary tuberculosis. Synonyms: consumptive, lunger.

(adj) characterized by the presence of tuberculosis lesions or tubercles. Example: "Tubercular leprosy."

(adj) pertaining to or of the nature of a normal tuberosity or tubercle. Example: "A tubercular process for the attachment of a ligament or muscle."

(adj) relating to tuberculosis or those suffering from it. Example: "A tubercular hospital."

(adj) constituting or afflicted with or caused by tuberculosis or the tubercle bacillus. Synonyms: tuberculous. Examples: "A tubercular child." "Tuberculous patients." "Tubercular meningitis."