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phthisic

UK
/ˈθɪzɪk/
US
/ˈθɪzɪk/

Translations

phthisicnoun
phthisics
pl
UK
/ˈtɪzɪk/
US
/ˈθɪzɪk/
phthisicadjective
more phthisic
Comp.
most phthisic
Super.
UK
/ˈθɪzɪk/
US
/ˈθɪzɪk/
The phthisic patient was admitted to the hospital for further treatment.
Туберкулёзный пациент был госпитализирован для дальнейшего лечения.
Synonyms
tubercular
pulmonary
lung-related

Definitions

phthisicnoun
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
Relating to or affected by phthisis, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.
The phthisic patient was admitted to the hospital for specialized care.
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