phthisiology

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/ˌθaɪsiˈɒlədʒi/

noun

The care, treatment, and study of tuberculosis of the lung.

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Meanings

nounphthisiology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe care, treatment, and study of tuberculosis of the lung.

Origin

From phthisis + -logy.

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APA

phthisiology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phthisiology

MLA

“phthisiology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phthisiology. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “phthisiology,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/phthisiology.

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