Synonyms for

Tb

Verb / ˈti:ˈbi: / Another word for tb — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

TB is an abbreviation for 'Tuberculosis', which is a serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

pulmonary tuberculosis consumption

Informal

the bug a nasty bug

Literary

wasting sickness the white plague

Antonyms

healthy well sound vigorous robust hale

Common collocations

  • contract tb
  • diagnosed with tb
  • symptoms of tb
  • spread of tb
  • treat tb
  • prevent tb
  • tb test
  • tb vaccine

Word family

noun tuberculosis

Usage note

TB is an abbreviation for tuberculosis. While commonly understood, it is often considered informal and may be less appropriate in formal medical or scientific contexts where the full term is preferred.

Example sentences

  1. I am worried that I might have TB because I have been coughing for a long time.
  2. TB is a serious disease that can be cured with the right treatment.
  3. My friend's mother died of TB when she was very young.
  4. TB is caused by a bacteria called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
  5. The symptoms of TB include coughing, fever, and weight loss.

Quotes

  • 'TB or not TB, that is the question.' - Woody Allen
  • 'My father died of TB when I was 10 years old. It was a very traumatic experience for me.' - Henry Winkler
  • 'TB is a disease of poverty and inequality.' - Paul Farmer

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