Phthisic synonyms
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No longer in scientific use: consumption
An infectious disease producing lesions especially of the lungs.
Tuberculosis of the lungs. No longer in scientific use.
An infectious disease of humans and animals caused by the tubercle bacillus and characterized by the formation of tubercles on the lungs and other tissues of the body, often developing long after the initial infection.
Tuberculosis, especially of the lungs.
No longer in scientific use: consumptive
Relating to or afflicted with tuberculosis.
Of, relating to, or covered with tubercles; tuberculate.
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Tubercular.
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