Pott's disease (p ts)n. Partial destruction of the vertebral bones, usually caused by a tuberculous infection and often producing curvature of the spine. [After Percival Pott (1714-1788), British surgeon.] |
Pott's disease [pɒts]
n
(Medicine / Pathology) a disease of the spine, usually caused by tubercular infection and characterized by weakening and gradual disintegration of the vertebrae and the intervertebral discs
[named after Percivall Pott (1714-88), English surgeon]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Pott's disease - TB of the spine with destruction of vertebrae resulting in curvature of the spineT.B., tuberculosis, TB - infection transmitted by inhalation or ingestion of tubercle bacilli and manifested in fever and small lesions (usually in the lungs but in various other parts of the body in acute stages) |
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|