"tuberculosis" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 结核病

Definition

结核病是一种严重的传染病，主要影响肺部，由细菌引起，通过感染者咳嗽或打喷嚏时空气传播。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

属于医学术语，常见于正式或医疗场合。常简称为“TB”。不要与肺炎等其他肺部疾病混淆。常用搭配：“被诊断为结核病”“结核病治疗”“肺结核”。

Examples

Tuberculosis is caused by bacteria.

**结核病**是由细菌引起的。

The doctor tested him for tuberculosis.

医生为他做了**结核病**检测。

Tuberculosis can be cured with proper treatment.

**结核病**通过正确治疗可以治愈。

Thousands of people are diagnosed with tuberculosis every year worldwide.

全球每年有数千人被诊断出患有**结核病**。

If you have a cough that won't go away, get tested for tuberculosis.

如果你有久咳不愈，要做**结核病**检查。

Early treatment makes tuberculosis much less dangerous.

及早治疗会让**结核病**危险大大降低。