phthisical

[ tiz-i-kuhl, thiz- ]

adjective

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

Other Words From

• pre·phthis·i·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of phthisical¹

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

Example Sentences

Hippocrates pointed out as one of the symptoms of consumption the spes phthisical or consumptive hope.

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Now this phthisical type is very common with us indeed, and it appears to be an innate variation to which our race is liable.

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The type of sanatorium to be recommended for phthisical patients is still much debated.

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The indifference of phthisical patients toward the maintenance of sanitary conditions is proverbial.

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He was fond of telling how his phthisical tendencies gained him the appointment.

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