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tuberculosis Synonyms
Another word for tuberculosis
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• noun (Context 1)
A serious infectious bacterial disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs and is characterized by the growth of nodular lesions (tubercles), persistent coughing, fever, and severe weight loss.
Usage Example
"Advances in antibiotic therapy and public health screening have greatly reduced the mortality rate of tb over the past century."
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Tuberculosis. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/tuberculosis