Tuberculosis
/tjuːˌbɜː(r)kjʊˈləʊsɪs/
Scrabble:16 ptsWWF:21 pts12 letters
Definition of Tuberculosis
noun
- An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by a species of mycobacterium, usually Mycobacterium tuberculosis, mainly infecting the lungs where it causes tubercles characterized by the expectoration of mucus and sputum, fever, weight loss, and chest pain, and transmitted through inhalation or ingestion of bacteria.
Anagrams of Tuberculosis
No exact anagrams found for "tuberculosis". This word has a unique letter combination.
Related Word Patterns
Synonyms & Antonyms
SYNONYMS
Letter Values
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b3
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r1
c3
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l1
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s1
i1
s1
Total: 16 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Tuberculosis
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Tuberculosis"
Tuberculosis is a 12-letter word that scores 16 points in Scrabble and 21 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Tuberculosis" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "tuberculosis" is a high-scoring word.