Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tisica

noun

/tiˈzi.kɐ/

Definition

Tisica refers to a tuberculous condition, often associated with the lungs.

Examples

The doctor diagnosed her with tisica after analyzing her symptoms.
In the past, tisica was often fatal due to lack of effective treatments.
Public health campaigns aim to educate people about preventing the spread of tisica.

Meaning

In Portuguese, it describes a chronic and contagious disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis, commonly known as tuberculosis. It can affect multiple organs but primarily targets the respiratory system.