tuberculosis
noun /tʊ,bɜrkjə'loʊsɪs/
- Definition
- infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages)
- Example
- Here is an example sentence using 'tuberculosis': She showed great tuberculosis during the competition.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
5
Consonants
7
Length
12