PHTHISIS

Etymology

Noun

phthisis (countable and uncountable, plural phthises)

(archaic) An atrophy of the body or part of the body, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.

Source: Wiktionary

Phthi"sis, n. Etym: [L., fr. Gr. phthisie.] (Med.)

Definition: A wasting or consumption of the tissues. The term was formerly applied to many wasting diseases, but is now usually restricted to pulmonary phthisis, or consumption. See Consumption. Fibroid phthisis. See under Fibroid.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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