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Definition of Phthisis

1. Noun. Involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body.

Definition of Phthisis

1. n. A wasting or consumption of the tissues. The term was formerly applied to many wasting diseases, but is now usually restricted to pulmonary phthisis, or consumption. See Consumption.

Definition of Phthisis

1. Noun. (archaic) An atrophy of the body or part of the body, especially pulmonary tuberculosis. ¹

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Definition of Phthisis

1. a disease of the lungs [n PHTHISES]

Medical Definition of Phthisis

1. A wasting or consumption of the tissues. The term was formerly applied to many wasting diseases, but is now usually restricted to pulmonary phthisis, or consumption. See Consumption. Fibroid phthisis. See Fibroid. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To pass or waste away: cf. F. Phthisie. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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