Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
phthisic
Adjective
/ˈθɪzɪk/
Definition
Relating to or affected by tuberculosis.
Examples
- She was a phthisic patient struggling with her health.
- The phthisic symptoms indicated a serious lung condition.
Meaning
The term phthisic was historically used to describe a person with tuberculosis, especially in its chronic and wasting form.
Synonyms
- tuberculous
- wasting
- consumptive
