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epituberculosis

noun epi·tu·ber·cu·lo·sis \-t(y)-ˌbər-kyə-ˈlō-səs\
plural epi·tu·ber·cu·lo·ses \-ˌsēz\

Medical Definition of EPITUBERCULOSIS

:  an abnormal state of the tissues near a tuberculous lesion that is caused by the spread of products therefrom, occurs usually in children, and is not associated with severe symptoms
epi·tu·ber·cu·lous \-t(y)-ˈbər-kyə-ləs\ adjective

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