phthisis bulbi

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phthisis [thi´sis; ti´sis]

wasting of the body.

phthisis bul´bi shrinkage of the eyeball.

grinder's phthisis a combination of tuberculosis and pneumoconiosis occurring in grinders in the cutlery trade.

miner's phthisis pneumoconiosis of coal workers.

phthisis

1. a wasting of the body.

2. tuberculosis.

phthisis bulbi

shrinkage of the eyeball.

phthisis bulbi

Shrinkage and atrophy of the eyeball following a severe inflammation (e.g. uveitis), absolute glaucoma or trauma.

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