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ho lao

Pronunciation Northern /hɔ˧˧ laːw˧˧/ Central /hɔ˧˥ laːw˧˥/ Southern /hɔ˧˧ laːw˧˧/
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tuberculosis
Noun
tuberculosis
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Meaning
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
tuberculosis

A serious infectious disease caused by bacteria that primarily affects the lungs and respiratory system.

vi Bệnh ho lao là một bệnh truyền nhiễm ảnh hưởng đến phổi.

en Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that affects the lungs.

Adjective

Sense 2 Adjective
tubercular

This adjective describes things that are related to tuberculosis or a person suffering from the disease.

vi Bệnh nhân có những triệu chứng ho lao rõ rệt.

en The patient has clear tubercular symptoms.

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