tuberculous

adjective

tu·ber·cu·lous | \ tu̇-ˈbər-kyə-ləs

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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

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tuberculous

adjective

tu·ber·cu·lous | \ t(y)u̇-ˈbər-kyə-ləs

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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

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