phthisical

Meanings

• adjective

  Pertaining to or of the nature of consumption or wasting away of the body, especially tuberculosis.

  - "The patient's condition was phthisical, with a persistent cough and significant weight loss."
  - "The doctor diagnosed the patient with a phthisical condition and prescribed a lengthy treatment plan."

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Variants

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phthisic , phthisical , phthisics

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Etymology

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From the Greek word phthisis meaning 'consumption'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'phthisical' comes from the Greek word phthisis, which means 'consumption'.

2. Phthisical was commonly used in older literature and medical texts to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis or other wasting diseases.

3. The term 'consumptive' is synonymous with 'phthisical' and refers to someone suffering from a wasting disease.

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Related Concepts

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1. consumptive: A person suffering from a wasting disease, especially tuberculosis.

2. tuberculosis: A bacterial infection that primarily affects the lungs, causing coughing, chest pain, and weight loss.

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Culture

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Phthisical was often used in older literature and medical texts to describe someone suffering from tuberculosis or other wasting diseases.

How to Memorize "phthisical"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone with a persistent cough, significant weight loss, and a hollowed-out appearance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with someone suffering from tuberculosis or another wasting disease.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Greek origin of the word, phthisis, meaning 'consumption'.

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