Meaning & use
Tuberculation
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The formation of small, rounded nodules or swellings on a surface, such as inside a pipe or on an organ.
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Tuberculation inside the old iron pipes had reduced the water flow significantly.
The radiologist noted signs of tuberculation on the scan, prompting further tests.
A note on using this word
The term is used both in engineering, to describe mineral buildup inside water pipes, and in medicine, referring to nodule formation in tissue.
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nodulation
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