tuberculous

adjective
tu·​ber·​cu·​lous | \ tu̇-ˈbər-kyə-ləs How to pronounce tuberculous (audio) , tyu̇-\

Definition of tuberculous

1 : constituting or affected with tuberculosis a tuberculous process
2 : caused by or resulting from the presence or products of the tubercle bacillus tuberculous peritonitis

First Known Use of tuberculous

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for tuberculous

tuberculous

adjective
tu·​ber·​cu·​lous | \ t(y)u̇-ˈbər-kyə-ləs How to pronounce tuberculous (audio) \

Medical Definition of tuberculous

1 : constituting or affected with tuberculosis a tuberculous process a tuberculous patient
2 : caused by or resulting from the presence or products of the tubercle bacillus tuberculous peritonitis

Keep scrolling for more