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consumptive

/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/

consumptivenoun

consumptives

/kənˈsʌmptɪv/

Translations

туберкулёзный больной

The sanatorium was filled with consumptives seeking treatment.

Санаторий был полон туберкулёзных больных, ищущих лечения.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

phthisic patient

victim of consumption

consumption patient

TB patient

tuberculosis patient

consumptiveadjective

more consumptive

Comp.

most consumptive

Super.

/kənˈsʌmp.tɪv/

Translations

The consumptive patient was isolated to prevent the spread of the disease.

Туберкулезный пациент был изолирован, чтобы предотвратить распространение болезни.

Definitions

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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