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phthisical

adjective as in tubercular

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Hippocrates pointed out as one of the symptoms of consumption the spes phthisical or consumptive hope.

Now this phthisical type is very common with us indeed, and it appears to be an innate variation to which our race is liable.

The type of sanatorium to be recommended for phthisical patients is still much debated.

The indifference of phthisical patients toward the maintenance of sanitary conditions is proverbial.

He was fond of telling how his phthisical tendencies gained him the appointment.

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On this page you'll find 5 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to phthisical, such as: consumptive, phthisic, tuberculate, and tuberculous.

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