pseudodiphtheria

pseudodiphtheria
pseu·do·diphtheria

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  • pseudodiphtheria bacillus — |sü(ˌ)dō+... noun Etymology: pseudodiphtheria from New Latin, from pseud + diphtheria : a nonpathogenic bacterium (Corynebacterium pseudodiphthericum) that closely resembles the organism causing diphtheria but occurs in healthy throats …   Useful english dictionary

  • pseudodiphtheria — noun Any of several infections, such as pharyngitis or tonsillitis, that resembles diphtheria but is caused by a different microorganism …   Wiktionary

  • pseudodiphtheria — SYN: diphtheroid (1). * * * pseu·do·diph·the·ria (soo″do dif thērґe ə) any of various infections resembling diphtheria but not caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. Called also diphtheroid …   Medical dictionary

  • Epstein disease — pseudodiphtheria …   Medical dictionary

  • diphtheroid — 1. One of a group of local infections suggesting diphtheria, but caused by microorganisms other than Corynebacterium diphtheriae. SYN: Epstein disease, false diphtheria, pseudodiphtheria. 2. Any microorganism resembling Corynebacterium… …   Medical dictionary

  • Epstein disease pearls — Ep·stein disease, pearls (epґstīn) [Alois Epstein, Czech pediatrician, 1849–1918] see pseudodiphtheria, and see under pearl …   Medical dictionary

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