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tu·ber·cu·lous
\təˈbərkyələs, t(y)üˈ-, -ˈbə̄k-, -ˈbəik-\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin tuberculosus, from Latin tuberculum tubercle (diminutive of tuber) + -osus -ose — more at tuber
1. : of, relating to, or characterized by tubercles : tubercular, tuberculate
< a tuberculous chitinized wing case >
2.
a. : constituting or affected with tuberculosis
< a tuberculous patient >
< a tuberculous process >
b. : caused by or resulting from the presence or products of the tubercle bacillus
< tuberculous peritonitis >
< tuberculous meningitis >
• tu·ber·cu·lous·ly adverb |