DIPHTHERIA - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Noun
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
Categories: Contagious disease, Contagion
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "diphtheria" comes from Ancient Greek διφθέρα, which was borrowed from French diphtérie.
🔗 Related Words
diphtheritis – A related word in the same word family.
🧩 Fun Fact
Ancient Greek philosophy and science introduced thousands of precise technical terms still used today.