Meaning & use
tuberculosis
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A serious infectious disease, caused by bacteria, that most often affects the lungs.
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Tuberculosis was once one of the leading causes of death worldwide before effective antibiotics were developed.
The clinic screens new arrivals for tuberculosis as part of routine health checks.
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Often abbreviated 'TB'; caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and remains a major global health concern.
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