phthisis

phthisis definition - medical

phthi·sis (thīˈsĭs, tīˈ-) or phthis·ic (tĭzˈĭk, thĭzˈ-)

noun
  1. A disease characterized by the wasting away or atrophy of the body or part of the body.
  2. Tuberculosis of the lungs. No longer in technical use.

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