DIPHTHEROID
(noun, adj.)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Diphtheroid.
Diphtheroid - as a noun
Any bacterium that can cause diphtheria
Diphtheroid - as an adjective
Of, pertaining to or resembling diphtheria.
Of, pertaining to or resembling the diphtheria bacillus corynebacterium diphtheriae.
Example Sentences
"The laboratory detected diphtheroid bacteria in the patient's throat culture."
"Doctors are concerned about the presence of diphtheroid organisms in the wound."
"The diphtheroid infection can be treated with antibiotics."
"The patient's symptoms are consistent with diphtheroid disease."
"Health authorities are monitoring the outbreak of diphtheroid infections in the community."
Word Game Points
Is DIPHTHEROID a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, diphtheroid is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DIPHTHEROID has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is DIPHTHEROID a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, diphtheroid is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDIPHTHEROID has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is DIPHTHEROID a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, diphtheroid is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDIPHTHEROID has a WORDFEUD points total of 22.
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