phthisic

Meanings

• adjective

  Relating to or affected by tuberculosis or consumption.

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Variants

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phthisic , phthisical , phthisics

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Etymology

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From Greek phthisis 'wasting away, consumption'.

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Trivia

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1. Phthisic is a rare and old term that is not commonly used in everyday language.

2. The ancient Greeks believed that phthisis was caused by the gods as a punishment for wrongdoing.

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Related Concepts

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1. tuberculosis: A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs but can also impact other parts of the body.

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Culture

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In ancient Greece, phthisis was considered a disease sent by the gods as a punishment for some wrongdoing.

How to Memorize "phthisic"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the Greek origin of the word and imagine wasting away or consumption.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with tuberculosis or consumption, as it relates to these conditions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Phthisis: Punishment for Health Issues That Involve Sickness'.

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