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phthisical

/tiz-i-kuhl, thiz-/US // ˈtɪz ɪ kəl, ˈθɪz- //

咽喉科,咽喉炎,咽喉疾病,咽炎

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : pertaining to, of the nature of, or affected by phthisis.

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Examples

  • Hippocrates pointed out as one of the symptoms of consumption the spes phthisical or consumptive hope.

  • Now this phthisical type is very common with us indeed, and it appears to be an innate variation to which our race is liable.

  • The type of sanatorium to be recommended for phthisical patients is still much debated.

  • The indifference of phthisical patients toward the maintenance of sanitary conditions is proverbial.

  • He was fond of telling how his phthisical tendencies gained him the appointment.