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Tuberculous

Description:

Tuberculous is an adjective that relates to or is infected with tuberculosis, a highly contagious and potentially deadly infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is characterized by the formation of small nodules called tubercles in the tissues of the body, most commonly in the lungs.

Sample Sentences:

1. The patient was diagnosed with tuberculous meningitis, a severe form of tuberculosis that affects the brain.
2. She contracted tuberculous peritonitis, an infection in the abdominal cavity caused by the tuberculosis bacterium.
3. Treatment with proper medication can help control tuberculous infections and prevent their spread.
4. People with weak immune systems are more susceptible to tuberculous diseases.

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