WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

	Enter your search terms Submit search form
	Web www.wordnet-online.com

Definitions from WordNet

Definitions from the Web

Diphtheria

Definition:

Diphtheria is a highly contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose, throat, and occasionally the skin. Though rare, it can lead to severe complications if left untreated.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Sense 1:

Definition:

A bacterial infection affecting primarily the respiratory system, characterized by the formation of a grayish-white membrane in the throat, causing difficulty in breathing and swallowing.

Sample Sentence:

The child was immediately isolated at the hospital upon suspicion of having diphtheria.

Related Products:

Find relevant products on Amazon:

• Diphtheria vaccines
• Diphtheria antitoxins