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tuberculosis

/tjuːˌbɜː(r)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/
Meanings

  • A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, primarily affecting the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body.

    - "She was diagnosed with tuberculosis and required extensive treatment."
    - "Tuberculosis is a major global health issue, particularly in developing countries."
Synonyms

TB , consumption , phthisic
Rhymes
Words rhyming with tuberculosis
colossus , posseus , prosius
Variants
List of all variants of tuberculosis that leads to same result
tuberculoses , tuberculosis , tuberculosises
Etymology
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From the Latin tuberculum meaning 'small swelling' or 'lump'

Trivia
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  1. Tuberculosis is one of the oldest recorded diseases, with evidence dating back to ancient Egypt.

  2. The famous painter Edgar Degas was believed to have died from tuberculosis.

  3. The BCG vaccine, which is used to prevent tuberculosis, was discovered in 1921.

Related Concepts
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  1. Tuberculosis bacteria: Microorganisms that cause tuberculosis, primarily Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

  2. Tuberculosis symptoms: Common symptoms of tuberculosis include coughing, chest pain, and fever.

Culture
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Tuberculosis has been a significant topic in literature and art, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries, when it was a major public health concern. It has been depicted in novels, paintings, and films.

How to Memorize "tuberculosis"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a small lump or swelling in the body, which is a characteristic of tuberculosis.

  2. associate

    - Associate tuberculosis with the famous novel 'Les Misérables' by Victor Hugo, which features a character suffering from the disease.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Tubercles Under The Breast Can Cause Infection' to remember the name of the disease.

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