antituberculous
/ˌæntituːˈbɜːrkjələs/
adjective
- Used to treat or prevent tuberculosis, a serious infectious disease that mainly affects the lungs.
- The patient was prescribed a combination of antituberculous drugs for six months.
- Antituberculous medications can cause side effects such as liver problems if not monitored carefully.
- The clinic provides free antituberculous treatment to all patients diagnosed with the disease.