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Diphtheric :: Diphtheric (a.) Relating to diphtheria; diphtheritic.

Diphtheritic :: Diphtheritic (a.) Having characteristics resembling those of diphtheria; as, diphtheritic inflammation of the bladder..

Malignant :: Malignant (a.) Tending to produce death; threatening a fatal issue; virulent; as, malignant diphtheria..

Diphtheritic :: Diphtheritic (a.) Pertaining to, or connected with, diphtheria..

Diphtherial :: Diphtherial (a.) Alt. of Diphtheri.

Diphtheria :: Diphtheria (n.) A very dangerous contagious disease in which the air passages, and especially the throat, become coated with a false membrane, produced by the solidification of an inflammatory exudation. Cf. Group..

Croup :: Croup (n.) An inflammatory affection of the larynx or trachea, accompanied by a hoarse, ringing cough and stridulous, difficult breathing; esp., such an affection when associated with the development of a false membrane in the air passages (also called membranous croup). See False croup, under False, and Diphtheria..

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