consumptive (adj.)

  1. tending to consume or use often wastefully; water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses; duties consumptive of time and energy; consumptive fires'

    consumptive (n.)

  1. a person with pulmonary tuberculosis

    [ Syn: lunger , tubercular ]

    consumptive (adj.)

  1. afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis; a consumptive patient; a consumptive cough'

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