Synonyms for phthisic
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A wasting illness of the lungs, such as asthma or tuberculosis; consumption; phthisis.
Forms
- Plural
- phthisics → tuberculoses…
Example sentences
- tuberculosis I'm on preventative medication for tuberculosis.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| phthisic | falling | |
| tuberculosis | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 12 letters
- tuberculosis5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (tuberculosis5 = 5 syllables).