pretuberculous
adjective
pre·tu·ber·cu·lous
-t(y)u̇-ˈbər-kyə-ləs 
variants
or pretubercular
: occurring in, being in, or being the period preceding the development of lesions definitely identifiable as tuberculous
pretuberculous children
Dictionary Entries Near pretuberculous
Cite this Entry
“Pretuberculous.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/pretuberculous. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share