a. (Med.) Relieving or curing phthisis, or consumption. --
n. Same as Phthisis. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. phthisicus, Gr. &unr_;: cf. F. phthisique. See Phthisis. ] Of or pertaining to phthisis; affected with phthisis; wasting; consumptive. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having phthisis, or some symptom of it, as difficulty in breathing. [ 1913 Webster ]