Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
potts-disease
noun
/pɒts dɪˈziːz/
Definition
Potts disease is a form of tuberculosis that affects the spine.
Examples
- The patient’s potts disease caused severe back pain that limited mobility.
- Treatment for potts disease typically includes antibiotics and may involve surgery.
Meaning
It refers to a specific type of tuberculosis infection that leads to the destruction of spinal vertebrae, resulting in deformity and pain.
Synonyms
- Spinal tuberculosis
- Vertebral tuberculosis
