epituberculosis

noun

: an abnormal state of the tissues near a tuberculous lesion that is caused by the spread of products therefrom, occurs usually in children, and is not associated with severe symptoms

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“Epituberculosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/epituberculosis. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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