Diphtheria
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dɪfˈθɪə.ɹi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Diphtheria is a noun meaning (pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Meaning
(pathology) A serious infectious disease leading to inflammation of mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Example Sentences
Today diphtheria has become so rare — just five cases in the United States in the most recent decade measured — that many doctors would struggle to recognize it.
Word Forms
- diphtherias
- diptheria
Synonyms for diphtheria
Depending on context, synonyms include diphtheritis.
Related Words
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