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diphtheritic

[ dif-thuh-rit-ik, dip- ]

adjective

, Pathology.
  1. pertaining to diphtheria.
  2. affected by diphtheria.

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Other Words From

  • diphthe·riti·cal·ly adverb
  • anti·diphthe·ritic adjective noun
  • nondiph·theri·al adjective
  • nondiph·theric adjective
  • nondiph·the·ritic adjective
  • postdiph·theri·al adjective
  • postdiph·theric adjective
  • postdiph·the·ritic adjective
  • prediph·the·ritic adjective
  • pseudo·diph·theri·al adjective
  • pseudo·diph·theric adjective
  • pseudo·diphthe·ritic adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of diphtheritic1

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

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Example Sentences

Later came the memorable attack of diphtheritic sore throat, that made them all so kind.

You've only got a weak chest, but I've got a diphtheritic throat!

It is called "false" croup, because "true" croup is always diphtheritic and is a very serious disease.

Until lately doctors used to risk their life in treating the throats of diphtheritic patients.

Send package 1,500 units Diphtheritic Serum marked with my name to station.

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