tuberculosis
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He accomplished much in the later part of his life, although he died at only 44 years old of the tuberculosis that plagued his family.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
At this site, about one third of individuals buried in lower status areas had tuberculosis, compared with 12% of those buried in the monastery or church.
From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026
According to Mahajan, for tuberculosis patients, particularly those requiring directly observed therapy, public health nurses will continue visiting patients.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
Officially, the buried children were listed as having died of tuberculosis, pneumonia, or exhaustion, between 1877 and 1939.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
“I cannot hold out much hope for him. His tuberculosis is of a new kind that does not respond to medication. Still, with complete rest he may have weeks, perhaps months to live.”
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
Vocabulary lists containing tuberculosis
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
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This Week in Words: Current Events Vocab for October 16–October 22, 2021
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"The Jungle," Vocabulary from the novel
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