Relating to or characterized by atrophy.

1. Tending to consume
2. Of, relating to, or affected with consumption

ETYM French hectique, Greek hektikos habitual, consumptive; akin to Skr. sah to overpower, endure; cf. AS. sige, sigor, victory, German sieg, Goth. sigis. Related to Scheme.
Habitual, especially in wasting diseases; consumptive; popularly, excited; feverish.
Frenzied or disorganized; frantic.

1. Constituting or affected with tuberculosis
2. Caused by or resulting from the presence or products of the tubercle bacillus