Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the phrase
White Plague.
White Plague - as a noun
Involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
consumption17phthisis16pulmonary tuberculosiswasting diseaseAn addiction to a drug (especially a narcotic drug)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drug addictionHypernyms (Closely Related)
addiction13dependance16dependence16dependency19habituation16Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The white plague, also known as tuberculosis, claimed many lives in the 19th century."
"They referred to tuberculosis as the white plague due to the pale complexion it caused."
"Efforts to combat the white plague have led to significant advancements in medical research."
"My great-grandfather suffered from the white plague and spent years in a sanatorium."
"She dedicated her life to raising awareness about the white plague and supporting affected families."
