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Etymology of the English word diphtheria

the English word diphtheria
derived from the New Latin word diphtheria
derived from the French word diphtherie
derived from the Greek word diphthera, διφθέρα, διϕϑέρα (skin, leather, hide)
derived from the French word diphthérie
derived from the Greek word diphthera, διφθέρα, διϕϑέρα (skin, leather, hide)

Date

The earliest known usage of diphtheria in English dates from the 19th century.

Derivations in English

diphtheroid

Cognates

Dutch difteritis, French diphtérie, German Diphtherie, Norwegian difteri, Swedish difteri

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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