English Vocabulary For World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025 (March 24)
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Here is a comprehensive list of English vocabulary for World Tuberculosis (TB) Day 2025 (March 24) with IPA pronunciations, explanations, and examples.
1. Tuberculosis (TB) /tjuːˌbɜːr.kjʊˈloʊ.sɪs/ (n.)
Explanation: A contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the lungs.
Example: Tuberculosis is a preventable and curable disease, but it still affects millions worldwide.
2. Bacteria /bækˈtɪə.ri.ə/ (n.)
Explanation: Tiny microorganisms, some of which cause diseases like TB.
Example: The bacteria responsible for TB is called Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
3. Infection /ɪnˈfek.ʃən/ (n.)
Explanation: The invasion of the body by harmful microorganisms.
Example: A TB infection can remain dormant for years before becoming active.
4. Contagious /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ (adj.)
Explanation: A disease that spreads from one person to another.
Example: Tuberculosis is a contagious disease that spreads through coughing and sneezing.
5. Pulmonary /ˈpʊl.məˌner.i/ (adj.)
Explanation: Related to the lungs.
Example: Pulmonary TB affects the lungs and causes difficulty in breathing.
6. Latent TB /ˈleɪ.tənt tiː.biː/ (n.)
Explanation: A TB infection that remains inactive and does not cause symptoms.
Example: People with latent TB are not contagious, but they can develop active TB later.
7. Active TB /ˈæk.tɪv tiː.biː/ (n.)
Explanation: A TB infection where bacteria multiply and cause symptoms.
Example: Active TB must be treated immediately to prevent its spread.
8. Symptoms /ˈsɪmp.təmz/ (n.)
Explanation: Physical signs of a disease.
Example: Common symptoms of TB include a persistent cough, fever, and weight loss.
9. Diagnosis /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnoʊ.sɪs/ (n.)
Explanation: The identification of a disease through medical tests.
Example: Doctors use X-rays and skin tests for TB diagnosis.
10. Treatment /ˈtriːt.mənt/ (n.)
Explanation: Medical care given to cure an illness.
Example: TB treatment involves taking antibiotics for at least six months.
11. Antibiotics /ˌæn.t̬i.baɪˈɑː.t̬ɪks/ (n.)
Explanation: Medicines that kill bacteria and treat infections.
Example: Rifampin and Isoniazid are antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis.
12. Multidrug-Resistant TB (MDR-TB) /ˈmʌl.ti.drʌɡ rɪˈzɪs.tənt tiː.biː/ (n.)
Explanation: A type of TB that does not respond to standard antibiotics.
Example: MDR-TB is harder to treat and requires stronger medications.
13. Cough /kɔːf/ (n./v.)
Explanation: A sudden, forceful expulsion of air from the lungs.
Example: A persistent cough lasting more than three weeks is a key symptom of TB.
14. Chest X-ray /ʧɛst ˈɛksˌreɪ/ (n.)
Explanation: A medical imaging test used to examine the lungs.
Example: Doctors often use a chest X-ray to check for signs of TB.
15. Sputum Test /ˈspjuː.t̬əm tɛst/ (n.)
Explanation: A laboratory test that examines mucus from the lungs for TB bacteria.
Example: A sputum test is one of the most reliable ways to diagnose active TB.
16. Immune System /ɪˈmjuːn ˈsɪs.təm/ (n.)
Explanation: The body’s defense system against infections.
Example: A weakened immune system increases the risk of developing TB.
17. Vaccination /ˌvæk.sɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ (n.)
Explanation: A medical injection that helps protect against diseases.
Example: The BCG vaccine helps prevent severe TB in children.
18. Airborne Disease /ˈɛr.bɔːrn dɪˈziːz/ (n.)
Explanation: A disease that spreads through the air.
Example: TB is an airborne disease that spreads when an infected person coughs.
19. Public Health /ˈpʌb.lɪk hɛlθ/ (n.)
Explanation: The science of preventing disease and promoting health in communities.
Example: Public health programs play a key role in TB prevention.
20. Eradication /ɪˌræd.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/ (n.)
Explanation: The complete elimination of a disease.
Example: The global goal is the eradication of TB through improved healthcare.
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