Medical Dictionary
Main Entry:
epi·tu·ber·cu·lo·sis Pronunciation:
-t(y)u-"b&r-ky&-'lO-s&s Function:
noun Inflected Form:
plural epi·tu·ber·cu·lo·ses /-"sEz/ : an abnormal state of the tissues near a tuberculous lesion that is caused by the spread of productstherefrom, occurs usually in children, and is not associated with severe symptoms —
epi·tu·ber·cu·lous /-t(y)u-'b&r-ky&-l&s/ adjective
