Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

phthisical

adjective

/’θɪzɪkəl/

Definition

relating to a disease characterized by the wasting away of tissue, often associated with tuberculosis.

Examples

The phthisical symptoms in the patient’s lungs raised concerns among the doctors.
She remembered her grandmother’s phthisical condition during her youth, which greatly affected her overall vitality.
With phthisical patients, it’s crucial to monitor their nutritional intake and overall health closely.

Meaning

phthisical refers to a state of illness where there is a significant decline in physical health, commonly linked with conditions that cause the body to deteriorate.