tubercular vs tuberculous

tubercular

adj
  • Of, pertaining to, or having tuberculosis. 

  • Tuberculate. 

  • Relating to or reminiscent of the wheezing sounds associated with the breathing of tuberculosis patients. 

tuberculous

adj
  • Tubercular; having or relating to tuberculosis. 

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