Meaning of the word tuberculosis in English

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tuberculosis

US /tuːˌbɝː.kjəˈloʊ.sɪs/
UK /tʃuːˌbɜː.kjəˈləʊ.sɪs/
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Noun

a serious infectious disease that affects the lungs and other parts of the body

Example:
The patient was diagnosed with tuberculosis.
Vaccination can help prevent the spread of tuberculosis.
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