What does phthisic mean?
Phthisic means (pathology) A wasting illness of the lungs, such as asthma or tuberculosis; consumption; phthisis..
Phthisic
/ˈ(f)θɪzɪk/ · noun
Meaning
(pathology) A wasting illness of the lungs, such as asthma or tuberculosis; consumption; phthisis..
Definitions by Sense
- (pathology) A wasting illness of the lungs, such as asthma or tuberculosis; consumption; phthisis.
- (pathology, formerly) Any wasting disease.
- A person suffering from phthisis.
- Any wasting or shrinking of another body part such as, for example, the eye (phthisis bulbi).
- Of or relating to phthisis or tuberculosis; tubercular; consumptive.
Example Sentences
No verified example was returned for this entry.
Synonyms for phthisic
Antonyms for phthisic
Related Words
Word Forms
- phthisics
- phthisick
- tisick
- phthisique
- tisic
- tizzic
- tizzick
- tissick
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for phthisic?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of phthisic?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use phthisic in a sentence?
Use phthisic where its definition matches the intended context.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.