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tubercular

/tjuːˈbɜːr.kjʊ.lər/

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adjective

/tjuːˈbɜːr.kjʊ.lər/C2formalmedicalobsolete
  • ruПрилагательное, относящееся к туберкулезу или пораженное им; в медицинском контексте в значительной степени заменено на 'туберкулезный'.

An adjective relating to or affected by tuberculosis; now largely replaced by 'tuberculous' in medical contexts.

  1. Characterized by tuberclesC2formalmedical

    Marked by the presence of small, rounded swellings (tubercles) or lesions, often associated with tuberculosis.

    ruТуберкулёзный

    • The X-ray revealed tubercular lesions in the patient's lungs.
    • Tubercular nodules were found during the biopsy.
    • The disease presents with tubercular growths on the affected tissue.

    Synonymsnodularnodulatedtuberculate

    Antonymsflatplainsmooth

  2. Relating to tuberculosisC2formalmedical

    Pertaining to the infectious disease tuberculosis or to individuals affected by it.

    ruТуберкулёзный

    • The hospital has a specialized ward for tubercular patients.
    • Tubercular symptoms include a persistent cough and weight loss.
    • He was diagnosed with a tubercular infection after the test.

    Synonymsconsumptivetuberculous

  3. Caused by tubercle bacillusC2formalmedical

    Resulting from infection by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis.

    ruТуберкулёзный

    • The tubercular condition was confirmed by a positive sputum culture.
    • Tubercular meningitis is a severe complication of the disease.
    • Treatment for tubercular infections requires a long course of antibiotics.

    Synonymsconsumptivetuberculous

Forms
  • more tubercular comparative form
  • most tubercular superlative form

noun

/tjuːˈbɜː.kjʊ.lə/C2formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, больного туберкулёзом лёгких.

A noun referring to a person who has pulmonary tuberculosis.

  1. Person with tuberculosisC2formalmedical

    A person who suffers from tuberculosis, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.

    ruБольной туберкулёзом

    • The sanatorium housed many tuberculars during the early 20th century.
    • He was diagnosed as a tubercular and required long-term treatment.
    • The doctor specialized in treating tuberculars with advanced therapies.

    Synonymsconsumptivelunger

Forms
  • tuberculars plural form
  • tuberculars' possessive plural form
  • tubercular's possessive singular form