Often indicates a disease, so it’s used in medical contexts to describe abnormal growths.

Medical Condition

In botany, a tubercle refers to natural bumps on plants and isn't necessarily harmful.

Plant Biology

Used to describe something you can see, usually in a scan or physical examination.

Used in anatomy to describe a small raised area on a bone or tooth, more precise than 'lump'.

In anatomy, a tubercle isn't always a sign of disease; it can be a normal bone feature.

Refers to the manifestation of a disease, particularly seen in scientific or medical studies.

Common in academic or scientific language, particularly in research on diseases.

Indicates something specific that doctors look for when diagnosing certain diseases.