How Do You Spell PHTHISISES?

Pronunciation: [fθˈɪsa͡ɪzɪz] (IPA)

Phthisis is a medical term referring to a wasting disease, primarily affecting the lungs. The plural form of this word is phthises, but some may mistakenly add an additional "i" to create the word phthisises. The correct pronunciation of phthises is /ˈθaɪsiːz/ with the "th" sound pronounced like the "th" in "think" and "sees" rhyming with "fleas". It is important to pay attention to the spelling and pronunciation of medical terms to avoid confusion and ensure proper communication in the healthcare field.

Common Misspellings for PHTHISISES

• phthisise
• phthisiss
• ohthisises
• lhthisises
• -hthisises
• 0hthisises
• pgthisises
• pbthisises
• pnthisises
• pjthisises
• puthisises
• pythisises
• phrhisises
• phfhisises
• phghisises
• phyhisises
• ph6hisises
• ph5hisises
• phtgisises
• phtbisises

Etymology of PHTHISISES

The word "phthisises" derives from the Greek word "phthisis" (φθίσις), which means "consumption" or "wasting away". "Phthisis" itself was borrowed into Latin as "phthisis", and later in English as "phthisis" to refer to a chronic, progressive lung disease that was commonly known as consumption. In the plural form, "phthisises" refers to multiple instances of this disease.