Tuberculosis

Pronunciation: /tjuːbərˈkjuːləsɪs/

Definitions of tuberculosis

noun a potentially serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body

Example Sentences

A1 Tuberculosis is a serious infectious disease.

A2 People with tuberculosis need to take medication for several months.

B1 Tuberculosis can be spread through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

B2 Early detection and treatment are crucial in controlling the spread of tuberculosis.

C1 Public health campaigns have been successful in reducing the prevalence of tuberculosis in many countries.

C2 Research into new treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis is ongoing.

Examples of tuberculosis in a Sentence

formal Tuberculosis is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs.

informal I heard that John was diagnosed with tuberculosis, but he's getting treatment for it.

slang Tuberculosis is no joke, make sure to take care of yourself and get checked regularly.

figurative The spread of misinformation is like a silent tuberculosis, slowly infecting the minds of many.

Grammatical Forms of tuberculosis

• plural: tuberculoses
• comparative: more tuberculosis
• superlative: most tuberculosis
• present tense: tuberculosis
• future tense: will tuberculosis
• perfect tense: has tuberculosis
• continuous tense: is tuberculosis
• singular: tuberculosis
• positive degree: tuberculosis
• infinitive: to tuberculosis
• gerund: tuberculosing
• participle: tuberculosed

Origin and Evolution of tuberculosis

First Known Use: 1839 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'tuberculosis' originates from the Latin word 'tuberculum', which means a small swelling or protuberance.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe any disease characterized by the formation of tubercles, the term 'tuberculosis' became specifically associated with the disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis in the 19th century.