phthisis (Meaning)
phthisis (n)
involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body
phthisis (n.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of phthisis
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phthisis Sentence Examples
- Phthisis, a devastating pulmonary disease, consumed his body, leaving him a frail shadow of his former self.
- The doctor feared that the phthisis had progressed too far, and that his patient's days were numbered.
- Researchers sought a cure for phthisis, but their efforts were hampered by the disease's elusive nature.
- The air in the crowded tenement house was thick with the stench of phthisis, a constant reminder of its deadly presence.
- In the 19th century, phthisis was the leading cause of death among young adults, cutting short countless lives.
- Sanatoriums were established to isolate and care for patients with phthisis, but their effectiveness was limited.
- The development of antibiotics in the 20th century transformed the treatment of phthisis, reducing its mortality rate significantly.
- Pulmonary tuberculosis, also known as phthisis, remains a global health problem, affecting millions of people worldwide.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that over 10 million new cases of phthisis are diagnosed each year.
- Despite advances in medicine, phthisis continues to haunt the lives of countless individuals, leaving an enduring legacy of tragedy and suffering.
FAQs About the word phthisis
involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the bodyA wasting or consumption of the tissues. The term was formerly applied to many wasting diseases, but is
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Phthisis, a devastating pulmonary disease, consumed his body, leaving him a frail shadow of his former self.
The doctor feared that the phthisis had progressed too far, and that his patient's days were numbered.
Researchers sought a cure for phthisis, but their efforts were hampered by the disease's elusive nature.
The air in the crowded tenement house was thick with the stench of phthisis, a constant reminder of its deadly presence.
