phthises

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A form of phthisis — An atrophy of the body or part of the body, especially pulmonary tuberculosis.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of phthisis
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APA

phthises. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phthises

MLA

“phthises.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phthises. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phthises,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phthises.

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