Tuberosity and Tubercle

Tuberosity

Tuberosity noun - A protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament.
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Synonyms for Tuberosity

Tubercle is a synonym for tuberosity. In some cases you can use "Tubercle" instead a noun "Tuberosity".

Tubercle

Tubercle noun - A protuberance on a bone especially for attachment of a muscle or ligament.
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Synonyms for Tubercle

Tuberosity is a synonym for tubercle. You can use "Tuberosity" instead a noun "Tubercle".

Nearby Words: tubercular, tuberculous
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