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View synonyms for tuberculous

tuberculous

[ too-bur-kyuh-luhs, tyoo- ]

adjective

  2. affected with tuberculosis:

    a hospital for tuberculous people.

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Other Words From

  • tu·bercu·lous·ly adverb
  • anti·tu·bercu·lous adjective
  • nontu·bercu·lous adjective
  • untu·bercu·lous adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tuberculous1

1740–50; < Latin tūbercul ( um ) tubercle + -ous

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