DIPHTHERITIC

Adjective

diphtheritic (comparative more diphtheritic, superlative most diphtheritic)

(medicine) Resembling or related to diphtheria.

Synonyms

• diphtherial

• diphtheric

Source: Wiktionary


Diph`the*rit"ic, a. (Med.)

1. Pertaining to, or connected with, diphtheria.

2. Having characteristics resembling those of diphtheria; as, diphtheritic inflammation of the bladder.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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