PHTHISOPYRIN Meaning and
Definition
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Phthisopyrin is a noun that refers to a hypothetical substance or compound associated with or proposed to be responsible for the development or progression of phthisis, also known as pulmonary tuberculosis. Phthisis is an infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacterium, primarily affecting the lungs but potentially spreading to other parts of the body. It is characterized by symptoms such as chronic cough, weight loss, chest pain, and fatigue.
The term "phthisopyrin" is derived from the Greek words "phthisis" (meaning wasting away or consumption) and "pyrin" (referring to pus or purulent matter). As an imaginary component, it is understood to be a hypothetical substance produced by the tuberculosis infection that may contribute to the destructive nature of the disease.
The exact chemical makeup and properties of phthisopyrin are unknown, as it is a purely theoretical construct. It has been suggested to possibly play a role in the development of lung tissue damage, the formation of cavities, or even the production of purulent material observed in the advanced stages of tuberculosis. However, further research is required to determine the existence, nature, and precise role of phthisopyrin in the pathogenesis of phthisis.
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Trade name of a mixture containing sodium arsenate, camphoric acid, and aspirin; recommended in tuberculosis, especially when fever is present.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for PHTHISOPYRIN
- ohthisopyrin
- lhthisopyrin
- -hthisopyrin
- 0hthisopyrin
- pgthisopyrin
- pbthisopyrin
- pnthisopyrin
- pjthisopyrin
- puthisopyrin
- pythisopyrin
- phrhisopyrin
- phfhisopyrin
- phghisopyrin
- phyhisopyrin
- ph6hisopyrin
- ph5hisopyrin
- phtgisopyrin
- phtbisopyrin
- phtnisopyrin
- phtjisopyrin
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