pseudodiphtheria

noun

Any of several infections, such as pharyngitis or tonsillitis, that resemble diphtheria but are caused by a different microorganism.

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Meanings

nounpseudodiphtheria (uncountable)
  1. uncountableAny of several infections, such as pharyngitis or tonsillitis, that resemble diphtheria but are caused by a different microorganism.

Origin

From pseudo- + diphtheria.

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APA

pseudodiphtheria. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudodiphtheria

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“pseudodiphtheria.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudodiphtheria. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “pseudodiphtheria,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/pseudodiphtheria.

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