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Meaning of antituberculosis: Describes a drug or effect that works against tuberculosis (a contagious bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs).

Definition of antituberculosis

Describes a drug or effect that works against tuberculosis (a contagious bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs).

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