phthisic
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phthisic
(tĭz′ĭk, thĭz′-)n.
Archaic Variant of phthisis.
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phthisic
adjective Related to tuberculosis (tuberculous); emaciated.noun A person suffering from tuberculosis or other emaciating disease.
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