Plaque honouring Robert W. Philip, phthisiologist in Edinburgh

Phthisiology is the care, treatment, and study of tuberculosis of the lung. It is therefore considered a specialisation within the area of pulmonology.[1]

The term derives from the designation by Hippocrates of phthisis (Greek φθίσις) meaning "consumption".

References

  1. ^ Khovanov, A. V.; Nechaev, V. I.; Barkov, V. A. (2007-01-01). "[Geoinformation technologies in phthisiology". Problemy tuberkuleza i boleznei legkikh (2): 3–9. ISSN 1728-2993. PMID 17419325.


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