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 Medical Dictionary Online website. www.tabers.com/tabersonline. Accessed March 15, 2023.
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