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Definition of Tuberculosis

1. Noun. Infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages).

Definition of Tuberculosis

1. n. A constitutional disease characterized by the production of tubercles in the internal organs, and especially in the lungs, where it constitutes the most common variety of pulmonary consumption.

Definition of Tuberculosis

1. Noun. (pathology) An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria. ¹

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Definition of Tuberculosis

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Medical Definition of Tuberculosis

1. An infection caused by a species of Mycobacterium, still remains a major worldwide health problem. Although deaths from this disease have declined since the 1950's there has been some increase in tuberculosis incidence. Tuberculosis is transmitted from person to person by an aerosol of organisms suspended in tiny droplets that are inhaled. Acronym: TB (27 Sep 1997)

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