diphtheroid

diph·the·roid

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dif-thuh-roid, dip-]
- /ˈdɪf θəˌrɔɪd, ˈdɪp-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dif-thuh-roid, dip-]
- /ˈdɪf θəˌrɔɪd, ˈdɪp-/

Definitions of diphtheroid word

adjective diphtheroid resembling diphtheria, especially in the formation of a false membrane in the throat. 1
noun diphtheroid any bacterium, especially of the genus Corynebacterium, that resembles the diphtheria bacillus but does not produce diphtheria toxin. 1
adjective diphtheroid Of, pertaining to or resembling diphtheria. 0
adjective diphtheroid Of, pertaining to or resembling the diphtheria bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae. 0

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Origin of diphtheroid

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; diphther(ia) + -oid

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Parts of speech for Diphtheroid

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diphtheroid popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

diphtheroid usage trend in Literature

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