phthisic

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Synonyms: phthisis, phthisio, phthalic, phthisics, phthisio-

Antonyms: phthisis, phthisio, phthalic, phthisics, phthisio-

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|pathology}} A wasting illness of the lungs, such as [[asthma]] or [[tuberculosis]]; [[consumption]]; [[phthisis]].
2. {{lb|en|pathology|formerly}} Any wasting disease.
3. A person suffering from phthisis.
4. Any wasting or shrinking of another body part such as, for example, the eye (phthisis bulbi).

Adjective

1. Of or relating to [[phthisis]] or [[tuberculosis]]; [[tubercular]]; [[consumptive]].

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