1520s, from Late Latin phthisis "consumption," from Greek phthisis "wasting, consumption; perishing, decay; waxing," from phthiein "to decay, waste away," from PIE root *dhgwhei- "to perish, die away" (cognates: Sanskrit ksitih "destruction," ksinati "perishes").
双语例句
1. Western medicine is very effective in treating phthisis.
新医治疗肺结核很有一套.
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2. The clinic characteristics, curative effect and squeal protection of phthisis and diabetes mellitus have been summarized.
