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词汇 tuberculize
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Definition of tuberculize in English:

tuberculize

(also tuberculise)
verb t(j)ʊˈbəːkjʊlʌɪztʃʊˈbəːkjʊlʌɪz
  • with object To affect with tuberculosis; to infect with or expose to tuberculosis or tubercle bacilli; (in later use) to cause to develop resistance to tuberculosis, especially on a (supposedly) inherited or racial basis (now historical). Occasionally also refl. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From tubercule + -ize, largely after French tuberculiser.

Definition of tuberculize in US English:

tuberculize

(also tuberculise)
verb
  • with object To affect with tuberculosis; to infect with or expose to tuberculosis or tubercle bacilli; (in later use) to cause to develop resistance to tuberculosis, especially on a (supposedly) inherited or racial basis (now historical). Occasionally also refl. Now rare.

Origin

Mid 19th century (in an earlier sense). From tubercule + -ize, largely after French tuberculiser.

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