What is another word for phthisis?
Pronunciation: [fθˈɪsiz] (IPA) 
Phthisis, also known as consumption or tuberculosis, is a bacterial infection that affects the lungs. While phthisis remains a widely recognized medical term, there are also many synonyms that may be used to describe this debilitating lung disease, including wasting disease, pulmonary tuberculosis, consumption, white plague, and Koch's disease. All of these terms refer to the same condition which is characterized by a persistent cough, fever, night sweats, weight loss, and fatigue. Though phthisis is treatable with antibiotics, it remains a serious illness in many parts of the world, highlighting the importance of early detection and effective medical treatment.
