What is another word for tuberculosis?
Pronunciation: [tjˌuːbəkjʊlˈə͡ʊsɪs] (IPA) 
Tuberculosis, also known as TB, is a bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs. As a disease that has been around for centuries, there are many synonyms that have been used to describe tuberculosis over the years. Some of these include consumption, phthisis, white plague, and scrofula. Consumption was a common term used in the 19th century due to the physical wasting away of the body that often occurred with the disease. Phthisis and white plague were also used during this time period. Scrofula, on the other hand, specifically refers to a form of tuberculosis that affects the lymph nodes in the neck. Despite the different names, tuberculosis remains a serious global health concern.
