Tubercular
/tuːˈbɜːrkjələr/
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Condition
Used to describe symptoms or effects of tuberculosis, a serious lung disease.
After the diagnosis, she was treated for tubercular lesions.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Jargon
It's often used by health professionals, so it might not be understood in everyday conversation.
He specialized in treating tubercular patients.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Context
In historical texts, 'tubercular' refers to what was once a common and feared illness.
The novel depicts the struggles of a tubercular heroine in the 19th century.
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