tuberculosis — An infectious disease caused by bacteria that primarily affects the lungs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: An infectious disease caused by bacteria that primarily affects the lungs
Pronunciation (IPA): /tuːˈbɜːrkjəloʊsɪs/
Korean meaning: 주로 폐를 침범하는 세균성 감염질환, 결핵
Korean pronunciation: 투**버**큘로시스
Example Sentences
- The vampire claimed he couldn't bite necks anymore because of tuberculosis, but everyone knew he was just making excuses to avoid garlic breath.
- Tuberculosis was a major public health concern in the 19th century.
- The romantic poet's tuberculosis gave him the perfect excuse to write dramatically melancholic verses about coughing up rose petals.
tuberculosis
NOUN//tuːˈbɜːrkjəloʊsɪs//
An infectious disease caused by bacteria that primarily affects the lungs
An infectious disease caused by bacteria that primarily affects the lungs
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free
From tuberculosis diagnosis comes hopeful prognosis!
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, 작은 혹(tubercle)을 뜻하는 tuberculum에서 유래되었습니다. 결핵균이 폐에 작은 혹 같은 병변을 만들기 때문에 이런 이름이 붙었어요.
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free🎵Rhyme
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free📝Examples
“The vampire claimed he couldn't bite necks anymore because of tuberculosis, but everyone knew he was just making excuses to avoid garlic breath.”
“Tuberculosis was a major public health concern in the 19th century.”
“The romantic poet's tuberculosis gave him the perfect excuse to write dramatically melancholic verses about coughing up rose petals.”
“Early detection and treatment of tuberculosis can prevent its spread to others.”
Sign up free to see all content
Etymology, AI images, rhymes, collocations & examples — all in one!
Start for Free