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Recent Examples of tubercle
Inspired by the tubercles on the humpback whale's flippers, BlueNav's Whale Design propeller uses a series of bumps along the edge meant to channel water in such a way that increases thrust and improves efficiency.
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New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
However, popping Montgomery tubercles may cause infections.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 26 May 2023
Well, Montgomery tubercles can appear a lot like those bumps.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 26 May 2023
This suggests the glowing tubercle patterns are some sort of signal.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2018
In ducks, Bmp4 was only active at the base of the tubercle.
—Carrie Arnold, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2013
Vaginal orgasm is more prevalent among women with a prominent tubercle of the upper lip.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2011
The clunk of the mug hitting the desk produced a spike in the mice's olfactory tubercle activity.
—Smriti Rao, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2010
Voight and colleagues then studied the animals' physical structures, including their arm suckers, warts, and tubercles, or little bumps inside the warts that give them texture.
—Liz Langley, National Geographic, 8 Oct. 2019
New Atlas, 28 Jan. 2025
However, popping Montgomery tubercles may cause infections.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 26 May 2023
Well, Montgomery tubercles can appear a lot like those bumps.
—Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 26 May 2023
This suggests the glowing tubercle patterns are some sort of signal.
—Elizabeth Preston, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2018
In ducks, Bmp4 was only active at the base of the tubercle.
—Carrie Arnold, Discover Magazine, 6 June 2013
Vaginal orgasm is more prevalent among women with a prominent tubercle of the upper lip.
—Ncbi Rofl, Discover Magazine, 28 June 2011
The clunk of the mug hitting the desk produced a spike in the mice's olfactory tubercle activity.
—Smriti Rao, Discover Magazine, 25 Feb. 2010
Voight and colleagues then studied the animals' physical structures, including their arm suckers, warts, and tubercles, or little bumps inside the warts that give them texture.
—Liz Langley, National Geographic, 8 Oct. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tubercle
Noun
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Then, during the delivery, the medical team discovered a cyst inside her uterus.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
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This isn’t the first time Hailey’s dealt with a cyst.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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These solutions have chemicals in them that make the warts go away.1 Never use over-the-counter medications for warts on the hands or feet to treat genital warts.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2025
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More than simply offering a nostalgic taste of home, the Vietnamese arrival in Orange County reaches far beyond the borders of Little Saigon and Orange County, enriching Southern California, the Golden State, and indeed, the very nation, warts and all, that became their new home.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Clear cell renal cell carcinoma is the most common type of kidney cancer in adults, making up about 80 percent of all renal cell carcinoma cases, according to the National Cancer Institute.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2025
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Instead, she was referred to a hospital, where a biopsy diagnosed her with squamous cell carcinoma.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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But some people, Dr. Schon says, may also experience heavy bleeding with polyps. 3.—
Ashley Abramson,
SELF,
7 May 2025
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Eating a 1 cup serving more than once a week shows the most benefit in reducing certain types of polyps and colon cancer.12 Decreasing the risk of diabetes: One study shows a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes in adults who ate yogurt.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2025
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“Tubercle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tubercle. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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