noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
lung disease; pulmonary tuberculosis
General term for lung disease; historically often referred to tuberculosis. In modern contexts, it can be used broadly for any lung ailment, but 肺結核 is more specific for tuberculosis.
彼は長年肺病を患っている。
He has been suffering from lung disease for many years.
肺病の治療には安静が大切だ。
Rest is important for treating lung disease.
肺結核 specifically means pulmonary tuberculosis, while 肺病 is a broader term for lung disease.
Compound of 肺 (lung) and 病 (disease). The reading はいびょう is the standard on'yomi combination.