consumptive

(noun) a person with pulmonary tuberculosis. Synonyms: lunger, tubercular.

(adj) tending to consume or use often wastefully. Synonyms: consumptive (vs. generative). Examples: "Water suitable for beneficial consumptive uses." "Duties consumptive of time and energy." "Consumptive fires."

(adj) afflicted with or associated with pulmonary tuberculosis. Examples: "A consumptive patient." "A consumptive cough."