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UK//tjuːˈbɜːkjʊləsɪs//US//tjuːˈbɜrkjuˌloʊsɪs//

Meaning of Tuberculosis

In simple words: A serious disease that affects the lungs.

Tuberculosis in a sentence

  • Tuberculosis is often spread through the air when an infected person coughs.
  • There has been a recent increase in tuberculosis cases in urban areas.
  • The early symptoms of tuberculosis include a persistent cough and weight loss.
  • Health organizations are working hard to reduce tuberculosis rates worldwide.
  • Tuberculosis can be treated effectively with a course of antibiotics.

How to use Tuberculosis

Use in formal contexts, particularly in medical or public health discussions. Avoid casual conversation unless discussing health issues.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Remember 'tuber' like a potato, and 'culosis' sounds like a bad cold.

Related words

Collocations with Tuberculosis

  • tuberculosis vaccine
  • tuberculosis test
  • latent tuberculosis
  • multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
  • pulmonary tuberculosis

Synonyms for Tuberculosis

Common mistakes with Tuberculosis

  • Confused with 'tuberculous', which describes something as related to tuberculosis.
  • Incorrectly spelled as 'tuburculosis'.
  • Often mispronounced, particularly the 'culosis' part.

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Frequently asked questions about Tuberculosis

What does Tuberculosis mean?

A serious disease that affects the lungs.

What is the definition of Tuberculosis?

An infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

How do you use Tuberculosis in a sentence?

Tuberculosis is often spread through the air when an infected person coughs.

Can you give another example of Tuberculosis?

There has been a recent increase in tuberculosis cases in urban areas.

What are synonyms for Tuberculosis?

Common alternatives include consumption, TB, phthisis.

What words go with Tuberculosis?

It commonly pairs with tuberculosis vaccine, tuberculosis test, latent tuberculosis, multidrug-resistant tuberculosis, pulmonary tuberculosis.

What are common mistakes when using Tuberculosis?

Confused with 'tuberculous', which describes something as related to tuberculosis. Incorrectly spelled as 'tuburculosis'. Often mispronounced, particularly the 'culosis' part.

How do you pronounce Tuberculosis?

US: //tjuːˈbɜrkjuˌloʊsɪs//, UK: //tjuːˈbɜːkjʊləsɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Tuberculosis formal or informal?

"Tuberculosis" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Tuberculosis?

Use in formal contexts, particularly in medical or public health discussions. Avoid casual conversation unless discussing health issues.