An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria.
The projection of a mammary gland from which, on female mammals, milk is secreted.
A mechanical device through which liquids or gases can be passed in a regulated manner.
An artificial nipple (definition 1) used for bottle-feeding infants.
Any small physical protrusion, such as the lumps on the F and J keys on computer keyboards.
Any small physical protrusion on an automotive, a machine part or any other part that fits into a groove on another part.
A perforated segment that fits into part of the breech of a muzzle-loading gun, on which the percussion cap is fixed.
A short tube threaded at both ends, used as a connector.
An internally threaded piece which holds a bicycle spoke in place on the rim.
A close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").
A particular grip in wrestling.




