PHTHISICAL

Etymology

Adjective

phthisical (not comparable)

phthisic

Source: Wiktionary


Phthis"ic*al, a. Etym: [L. phthisicus, Gr. phthisique. See Phthisis.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to phthisis; affected with phthisis; wasting; consumptive.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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