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/
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
The old doctor diagnoses tuberculosis after hearing the patient's persistent cough.
From tuberculosis diagnosis comes hopeful prognosis!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Tuberculosis derives from Latin tuberculum, meaning a small swelling or knot. The term was coined in medical contexts because the disease characteristically produces small, nodule-like lesions in infected tissues, particularly the lungs.
Breakdown
tuberculum (small swelling, knob) + -osis (condition of disease or pathological state)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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.”
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