What does tuberculosis mean?
noun
A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, typically affecting the lungs but also other parts of the body, and transmitted through the air when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, or by contact with contaminated food or water.
Example
"The doctor diagnosed the patient with tuberculosis and prescribed a course of antibiotics."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.