diphtheria
noun /dɪf'θiriə/
- Definition
- acute contagious infection caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae; marked by the formation of a false membrane in the throat and other air passages causing difficulty in breathing
- Example
- The word 'diphtheria' is often used in everyday conversation.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
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Length
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