Vocabulary Entry

tuberculous

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to or affected by tuberculosis.

Example Sentences

"The patient was diagnosed with a tuberculous infection."

"Many tuberculous lesions can be seen on the X-ray."

"He was treated for several weeks due to severe tuberculous symptoms."

noun

Example Sentences

"The clinic specializes in treating tuberculous patients."

"Historically, many tuberculous individuals lived in sanatoria."

"The rise in tuberculous cases has raised public health concerns."