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consumptive

UK
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/
US
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/

Übersetzungen

consumptivesubstantiv
consumptives
Pl.
UK
/kənˈsʌmptɪv/
US
/kənˈsʌmptɪv/
туберкулёзный больной
The sanatorium was filled with consumptives seeking treatment.
Санаторий был полон туберкулёзных больных, ищущих лечения.
Synonyme
phthisic patient
victim of consumption
consumption patient
TB patient
tuberculosis patient
phthisic
consumptiveadjektiv
more consumptive
Komp.
most consumptive
Super.
UK
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/
US
/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/
The consumptive patient was isolated to prevent the spread of the disease.
Туберкулезный пациент был изолирован, чтобы предотвратить распространение болезни.
Synonyme
wasting
diminishing
emaciating
debilitating
deteriorating

Definitionen

consumptivesubstantiv
A person suffering from tuberculosis, especially in the past when the disease was more prevalent and often referred to as consumption.
In the 19th century, many consumptives were sent to sanatoriums in hopes of recovery.
consumptiveadjektiv
Relating to or affected by consumption, especially tuberculosis.
The consumptive patient was advised to rest and follow a strict treatment regimen.
Tending to consume; wasteful or using up resources.
The consumptive habits of modern society are depleting natural resources at an alarming rate.
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