Phthisis

Phthisis

Phthisis (pronounced: /ˈθaɪsɪs/), from the Greek word phthísis meaning "consumption", is a term historically used to refer to a wasting disease, particularly tuberculosis of the lungs.

Etymology

The term Phthisis is derived from the Greek word phthísis, which translates to "consumption". It was used to describe the wasting away or "consumption" of the body that was often observed in patients suffering from the disease.

Related Terms

• Tuberculosis: An infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect other parts of the body. It is often associated with phthisis due to the similar symptoms and effects on the body.
• Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A form of tuberculosis that primarily affects the lungs, often referred to as phthisis.
• Consumption: An old term for wasting away of the body, particularly due to tuberculosis, also known as phthisis.
• Phthisiology: The study of tuberculosis or phthisis.

See Also

• List of medical terms derived from Greek
• History of tuberculosis

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Phthisis
• Wikipedia's article - Phthisis

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