Phthisis (Noun)
Meaning
Involving the lungs with progressive wasting of the body.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor explained to the patient that phthisis was a severe and irreversible lung disease that would lead to a slow and painful decline in health.
- Prolonged exposure to dust and other pollutants had taken a toll on the miner's health, ultimately leading to phthisis.
- As the phthisis progressed, Sarah grew weaker and more frail, her body slowly wasting away.
- The historical account of the illness revealed that the king's condition had deteriorated significantly due to phthisis, a disease that had plagued many in his time.
- In the late 19th century, phthisis was a major public health concern, claiming thousands of lives every year and leaving many families devastated.