Synonyms for
Tuberculosis
Definition
Tuberculosis is a serious disease that affects the lungs and can make a person very sick.
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Common collocations
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- tuberculosis treatment
- tuberculosis infection
- tuberculosis symptoms
- tuberculosis diagnosis
- tuberculosis prevention
- tuberculosis outbreak
Word family
noun tuberculosis
adjective tuberculous
Usage note
Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease. While 'consumption' and 'phthisis' are historical synonyms, they are rarely used in modern medical contexts.
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Example sentences
- My grandpa had tuberculosis when he was younger and it made him very sick.
- Tuberculosis is a very serious disease that can be fatal if not treated.
- The doctor did a test to see if I had tuberculosis but thankfully I didn't.
- Tuberculosis can be spread from person to person through the air.
- The treatment for tuberculosis involves taking medication for several months.
Quotes
"Tuberculosis is one of the deadliest diseases in human history, and it's still with us today." - Paul Farmer
"Tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS are the biggest killers in Africa." - Bill Gates
"Tuberculosis is a disease that is curable, but it is also very preventable." - Ban Ki-moon
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