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Definition of Tuberculosis, extrapulmonary
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Tuberculosis, extrapulmonary: TB that occurs outside the lungs. For example, TB can be active in the lymph nodes or kidneys.