Tubercular

usgb/tuːˈbɜːrkjələr/
adjective

Related to tuberculosis disease.

The patient showed tubercular symptoms.
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Often appears as...

  • tubercular infection
  • tubercular symptoms

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Medical Condition

Used to describe symptoms or effects of tuberculosis, a serious lung disease.

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After the diagnosis, she was treated for tubercular lesions.
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Technical Jargon

It's often used by health professionals, so it might not be understood in everyday conversation.

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He specialized in treating tubercular patients.
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Historical Context

In historical texts, 'tubercular' refers to what was once a common and feared illness.

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The novel depicts the struggles of a tubercular heroine in the 19th century.
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