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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)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tuberculosis

Literary usage of Tuberculosis

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Public Affairs Information Service Bulletin by Public Affairs Information Service (1920)
"Disposition of tuberculosis in industrial organizations, ... 2d ed 7p Mr '20 Conn, tuberculosis comm. Address delivered before the Council of Jewish women. ..."

2. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1920)
"Campaign against tuberculosis.— This is one of the most important public ... During the last 40 years the death rate of tuberculosis has fallen 50 per •cent ..."

3. The Social Welfare Forum: Official Proceedings ... Annual Forum by National Conference on Social Welfare, American Social Science Association, Conference of Charities (U.S., Conference of Charities (U.S.), National Conference of Social Work (U.S. (1920)
"How shall we calculate economic loss due to sorrow and undue strain upon other members of the family in which there is tuberculosis? ..."

4. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1916)
"World's Work 33:115 D '16 tuberculosis Beloved physician; an appreciation. S. Chalmers. ... Survey 36:45 Ap 1 '16 Intensive red light and tuberculosis. ..."

5. The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, Literature and (1911)
"As reported to the Royal Commission, the introduction of bacilli into the alimentary canal is not necessarily followed by the development of tuberculosis. ..."

6. Proceedings by Philadelphia County Medical Society (1890)
"IN considering the treatment of tuberculosis it is necessary to keep constantly in view the anatomical construction and the physiological function of the ..."

7. The Principles and Practice of Medicine: Designed for the Use of by William Osler, Thomas McCrae (1916)
"Peculiarities of Pulmonary tuberculosis at the Extremes of Life Old Age.—It is remarkable how common tuberculosis is in the aged, particularly in ..."

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