phthisic

(redirected from phthisical)
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus.

phthisic

(tĭz′ĭk, thĭz′-)
n.
Archaic Variant of phthisis.
The American Heritage® Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2007, 2004 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

phthisic

adjective Related to tuberculosis (tuberculous); emaciated.
 
noun A person suffering from tuberculosis or other emaciating disease.
Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.
References in periodicals archive ?
Both eyes appeared comfortable, with the OS being phthisical. Direct pupillary light responses were brisk and complete OU.
Mycotic keratitis in a khaki Campbell duck (Anas platyrhynchos domesticus)
DISCUSSION: Tuberculous otitis media is an uncommon condition in adult, or at least is seldom diagnosed, modern authors agree that it occurs in about 10% of phthisical patients.
Primary tuberculosis otitis media: case presentation and review of literature
With antimicrobial therapy, supportive care, and surgical debridement of the right periocular necrotic tissues and adhesed phthisical globe, the kestrel recovered from this severe mixed upper respiratory infection.
American kestrel (Falco spaverius) fledgling with severe bilateral periorbital swelling and infection with Mycoplasma buteonis, Avibacterium (Pasteurella) gallinarum, and Staphylococcus pasteuri
Results of physical examination revealed a phthisical right eye and a white 1-2-mm plaque just inside the rima glottidis on midline.
Cardiomyopathy and right-sided congestive heart failure in a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
Medical browser ?
Full browser ?