"Ghon's complex" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Ghon's complexes [plural]
Etymology: Named after Austrian pathologist Anton Ghon. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Ghon's complex (plural Ghon's complexes)
  1. A kind of lesion in the lung caused by tuberculosis, consisting of a Ghon focus along with pulmonary lymphadenopathy within a nearby pulmonary lymph node, and retaining viable bacteria that may trigger secondary tuberculosis in later life. Synonyms: Ghon complex Related terms: Ranke's complex
    Sense id: en-Ghon's_complex-en-noun-02rjpSza Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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