tuberculosis
[/ˌtjuːbərkjəˈloʊsɪs/]
nounfemininepl: tuberculoses
tuberculose
1. A serious infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, typically affecting the lungs but capable of affecting other organs
Tuberculosis remains a major public health concern in developing countries.
A tuberculose continua sendo uma preocupação importante de saúde pública nos países em desenvolvimento.
2. The chronic wasting disease characterized by the formation of nodular lesions (tubercles) in affected tissues
The doctor diagnosed tuberculosis after reviewing the chest X-ray.
O médico diagnosticou tuberculose após revisar a radiografia do tórax.
Tuberculosis carries significant cultural weight in both Brazil and the USA as a historical and contemporary public health challenge. In Brazil, TB remains more prevalent in lower-income communities and is often associated with poverty and poor living conditions. In the USA, while less common today, TB historically was a major cause of death and remains a concern in certain populations. The disease is heavily monitored and treated through public health programs in both countries.
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