diphtheritic
Americanadjective
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pertaining to diphtheria.
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affected by diphtheria.
Other Word Forms
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antidiphtheriticadjective
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nondiphtherialadjective
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nondiphthericadjective
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nondiphtheriticadjective
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postdiphtherialadjective
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postdiphthericadjective
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postdiphtheriticadjective
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prediphtheriticadjective
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pseudodiphtherialadjective
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pseudodiphthericadjective
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pseudodiphtheriticadjective
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diphtheriticallyadverb
Etymology
Origin of diphtheritic
1840–50; earlier diphtherit(is) ( see diphtheria, -itis) + -ic
Example Sentences
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The process is repeated a few times at intervals of eight to ten days, the diphtheritic ointment being more potent each time.
From Time Magazine Archive
The ointment contains diphtheritic toxin whose virulence has been weakened by formaldehyde.
From Time Magazine Archive
In pharyngeal and nasal diphtheria the narrow orifice of the Eustachian tube is easily obstructed by either catarrhal swelling or diphtheritic deposit.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Some one may have a particular predilection for granulating wounds and mucous membranes, and thereby produce a diphtheritic inflammation.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
Virchow, in the same year, distinguished the catarrhal, croupous, and diphtheritic varieties of the disease.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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