phthisical

American  

[tiz-i-kuhl, thiz-] / ˈtɪz ɪ kəl, ˈθɪz- /

Also phthisicky

adjective

1. pertaining to, of the nature of, or affected by phthisis.

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Other Word Forms

• prephthisical adjective

Etymology

Origin of phthisical

First recorded in 1605–15; phthisic + -al ¹

Example Sentences

It's likely to, where there is the least phthisical tendency.

From The Fruit of the Tree by Kimball, Alonzo

No bacilli have appeared in their sputum for the past three months, and their phthisical symptoms have gradually and completely disappeared.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 787, January 31, 1891 by Various

At least the sound Churchman would speedily get out of condition; grow as phthisical and hectic as any hero of a "religious" novel.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

The non-professional notion respecting the curative powers of climate is, that by breathing a mild and soothing atmosphere, the phthisical patient withdraws irritation, and leaves nature at liberty to effect her own cure.

From Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 444 Volume 18, New Series, July 3, 1852 by Chambers, William

My dear fellow, you're a phthisical subject—not to mince matters.

From A Sheaf of Corn by Mann, Mary E.