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Tuberculous - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

tuberculous

/tuˈbɜrkjələs/ /tjuːˈbɜːkjʊləs/

Definition:

Relating to or affected by tuberculosis, a bacterial infection primarily affecting the lungs.

Synonyms:

consumptive, phthisic, scrofulous

Part of Speech:

adjective

Antonyms:

healthy, noninfectious

Common Collocations:

tuberculous infection, tuberculous meningitis, tuberculous lymphadenitis

Derivatives:

tuberculosis, tubercular, tuberculoid

Usage Tips:

Use "tuberculous" as an adjective to describe conditions or infections caused by tuberculosis bacteria.

Common Phrases:

tuberculous patient, tuberculous lesion, tuberculous sputum

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "tuberculum" (small swelling) and "-ous," referring to the disease's characteristic nodules.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor diagnosed a tuberculous infection in her lungs.
  • 2. Tuberculous meningitis is a severe complication of untreated tuberculosis.
  • 3. He suffered from chronic tuberculous lymphadenitis as a child.
  • 4. The hospital specializes in treating tuberculous patients from rural areas.

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