Pott's disease


Pott's disease

noun \ˈpäts-\

Definition of POTT'S DISEASE

: tuberculosis of the spine with destruction of bone resulting in curvature of the spine

Origin of POTT'S DISEASE

Percivall Pott †1788 English surgeon
First Known Use: 1835

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