phthisic

UK
/ˈθɪzɪk/
US
/ˈθɪzɪk/
phthisicnoun
phthisics
pl
UK
/ˈtɪzɪk/
US
/ˈθɪzɪk/
Definitions
Pulmonary tuberculosis; phthisis.
In the nineteenth century, phthisic claimed countless lives.
A person suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis.
The ward was filled with phthisics desperately awaiting a cure.
phthisicadjective
more phthisic
Comp.
most phthisic
Super.
UK
/ˈθɪzɪk/
US
/ˈθɪzɪk/
Translations
The phthisic patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.
Туберкулёзный пациент был госпитализирован для дальнейшего лечения.
Definitions
Relating to or affected by phthisis, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.
The phthisic patient was admitted to the hospital for specialized care.