epituberculosis
noun
epi·tu·ber·cu·lo·sis
-t(y)u̇-ˌbər-kyə-ˈlō-səs 
plural epituberculoses
-ˌsēz
: an abnormal state of the tissues near a tuberculous lesion that is caused by the spread of products therefrom, occurs usually in children, and is not associated with severe symptoms
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“Epituberculosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/epituberculosis. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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