tubercular

• Adjetivo que se refiere a la tuberculosis o que está afectado por ella; en el contexto médico, en gran parte reemplazado por 'tuberculoso'.

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.

   tuberculoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosnodularnodulatedtuberculate

   Antónimosflatplainsmooth

2. Relating to tuberculosisC2formalmedical

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

   tuberculoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconsumptivetuberculous

3. Caused by tubercle bacillusC2formalmedical

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

   tuberculoso

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconsumptivetuberculous

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona enferma de tuberculosis, especialmente pulmonar.

A noun referring to a person who has pulmonary tuberculosis.

1. Person with tuberculosisC2formalmedical

   A person who suffers from tuberculosis, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.

   Persona con tuberculosis

   • 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.

   Sinónimosconsumptivelunger