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diphtheria
[dif-theer-ee-uh, dip-]
noun
a febrile, infectious disease caused by the bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and characterized by the formation of a false membrane in the air passages, especially the throat.
diphtheria
/ dɪf-, dɪf-, dɪpˈθɪərɪə, ˌdɪpθəˈrɪtɪk, dɪpˈθɛrɪk, dɪf- /
noun
an acute contagious disease caused by the bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae, producing fever, severe prostration, and difficulty in breathing and swallowing as the result of swelling of the throat and formation of a false membrane
diphtheria
An infectious disease caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae and characterized by fever, swollen glands, and the formation of a membrane in the throat that prevents breathing. Infants are routinely vaccinated against diphtheria, which was once a common cause of death in children.
diphtheria
An acute disease, and a contagious disease, caused by bacteria that invade mucous membranes in the body, especially those found in the throat. The bacteria produce toxic substances that can spread throughout the body.
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱ˈٳ adjective
- ˈ徱ٳˌǾ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of diphtheria1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of diphtheria1
Example Sentences
As early as 2 months old, babies get the first in a series of DTaP shots, which also protects against diphtheria and tetanus.
Other vaccine-preventable diseases would also probably pop up in the coming quarter-century — 190 cases of rubella, 18 of poliomyelitis, eight of diphtheria, according to the Stanford team’s models.
The school requires students in seventh grade and above to get their Tdap booster, which provides elevated immunity against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, or whooping cough.
Then in the 1970s the diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough jab was linked to brain injury in children, before later being found safe.
As early as 2 months old, babies get a formulation called DTaP, which besides pertussis also protects against diphtheria and tetanus.
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