Tubercle
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.
Mucous membrane
Mucosa is moist tissue that lines certain parts of the inside of your body. It is in your: NoseMouthLungsDigestive tractUrinary and genital tracts G...
Skin
Skin nodules are solid or cystic raised bumps in the skin that are wider than 1 centimeter (cm), but less than 2 cm.
References
Taber's Medical Dictionary Online website. www.tabers.com/tabersonline. Accessed March 15, 2023.
Review Date: 2/2/2023
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, UW Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA. Also reviewed by David C. Dugdale, MD, Medical Director, Brenda Conaway, Editorial Director, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.