white plague

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : Tuberculosis, especially pulmonary tuberculosis : A serious infectious disease primarily affecting the lungs, characterized by symptoms such as coughing, fever, weight loss, and progressive physical decline. This is the primary and historical meaning. (Archaic/Slang) Addiction to a narcotic drug : A dated or informal term for a severe addiction to drugs, particularly opiates,...