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
Oertel found them in diphtheritic membrane and in inflamed mucous membranes in the lymphatic vessels, lymphatic glands, kidneys, and other organs; he considers them as the contagious element of diphtheria.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
At others, the suppurative inflammation may be seen to have eroded the derma, which is covered with a diphtheritic membranous exudation similar to that covering the mucous membranes lining the mouth, nose, and ears.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
The morbid changes occurring in the viscera are described by Curschmann as follows: The mucous surfaces may be the seat of pustules, diffuse purulent infiltration, and catarrhal, croupous, or diphtheritic inflammation.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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