phthisical

[ tiz-i-kuh l, thiz- ]

/ ˈtɪz ɪ kəl, ˈθɪz- /

pertaining to, of the nature of, or affected by phthisis.

Origin of phthisical

First recorded in 1605–15; phthisic + -al¹

pre·phthis·i·cal, adjective

It is probable that the lowered vitality of phthisical patients increases somewhat their liability to gastric ulcer.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various
It is a manufactory at once of the phthisical, the insane, and the criminal.

The Criminal |Havelock Ellis
As a part of the phthisical process in diabetes, cavities of various sizes are found and gangrene of the lungs has been observed.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various
He had been under the care of my predecessor, and had been entered as a phthisical patient.

Modern Magic |Maximilian Schele de Vere

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

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 |Various