Lexicon:Phthisis, phthisical
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| Term: | phthisis, phthisical |
|---|---|
| References: | Master and Commander, page 37 HMS Surprise, page 86 The Fortune of War, page 43 The Hundred Days, page 190 |
| Meaning: | A disease causing wasting of the body, especially pulmonary tuberculosis. |
Notes:
See also, Lexicon:Phthisis (Guide for the Perplexed).
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
Categories: Maturin's Medicine:-P- | Maturin's Medicine:HMS Surprise (novel) | Maturin's Medicine:HMS Surprise (novel, chapter 04) | Maturin's Medicine:Master and Commander (novel) | Maturin's Medicine:Master and Commander (novel, chapter 02) | Maturin's Medicine:The Fortune of War | Maturin's Medicine:The Fortune of War (chapter 02) | Maturin's Medicine:The Hundred Days | Maturin's Medicine:The Hundred Days (chapter 07)
