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Phthisiology

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Medical speciality within the area of pulmonology that deals with tuberculosis
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.

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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