diphtheritic

American  

[dif-thuh-rit-ik, dip-] / ˌdɪf θəˈrɪt ɪk, ˌdɪp- /

Also diphtherial

adjective

Pathology.

1. pertaining to diphtheria.

2. affected by diphtheria.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• postdiphtheritic
  adjective
• postdiphtheric
  adjective
• postdiphtherial
  adjective
• nondiphtherial
  adjective
• nondiphtheritic
  adjective
• pseudodiphtherial
  adjective
• antidiphtheritic
  adjective
• pseudodiphtheric
  adjective
• nondiphtheric
  adjective
• pseudodiphtheritic
  adjective
• diphtheritically
  adverb
• prediphtheritic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of diphtheritic

1840–50; earlier diphtherit(is) ( see diphtheria, -itis) + -ic

Example Sentences

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

J. Lewis Smith has recorded instances of diphtheritic inflammation as a complication, which, however, as he justly remarks, may, when prevalent, attack any inflamed surface.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

As the cause of a catarrhal inflammation may occasion a destruction of the epithelium or a necrosis of the mucous membrane, the frequent association of catarrhal with fibrinous or diphtheritic inflammations is obvious.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The characteristics of a diphtheritic inflammation are the presence within the tissues of a clotted exudation, which is associated with a defined swelling and death of the part.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various