English
Etymology
Latin phthisis from Greek �θι�ι�, from �θινειν �waste away�.
Pronunciation
IPA|/'fθ�ɪsɪs/, IPA|/'θ�ɪsɪs/, IPA|/'t�ɪsɪs/
Noun
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- archaic an atrophy of the body or part of the body, especially pulmonary tuberculosis
#:*1985: Tired from his journey and his chronic lung weakness, which he had saved from turning to phthisis by winter sojourns in Egypt, he was yet goodhumoured enough when his deputy reported the arrival of a gang of Jews who wanted judgment on something or someone. � Anthony Burgess, Kingdom of the Wicked
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