tuberculized
/t(j)ʊˈbəːkjʊlʌɪzd/ /tʃʊˈbəːkjʊlʌɪzd/(also tuberculised)
adjective
Containing tubercles, specifically those of tuberculosis; affected by tuberculosis; infected with tubercle bacilli. In later use also: resistant to tuberculosis, especially on a (supposed) racial or genetic basis (now historical ).
Origin
Mid 19th century. From tubercule + -ized, after tuberculization.
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