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diphtheria — /dif thear ee euh, dip /, n. Pathol. a febrile, infectious disease caused by the bacillus Corynebacterium diphtheriae, and characterized by the formation of a false membrane in the air passages, esp. the throat. [1850 55; < NL < F diphthérie < Gk … Universalium
Diphtheria — Classification and external resources Diphtheria causes a characteristic swollen neck, sometimes referred to as “bull neck”. ICD 10 A … Wikipedia
membranous rhinitis — chronic rhinitis with the formation of a false membrane, as in nasal diphtheria. Called also fibrinous r. and pseudomembranous r … Medical dictionary
Croup — also refers to the rump of a quadruped and the crop of a bird. For the work of a casino employee, see croupier. Croup Classification and external resources The steeple sign as seen on an AP neck X ray of a c … Wikipedia
nervous system disease — Introduction any of the diseases or disorders that affect the functioning of the human nervous system (nervous system, human). Everything that humans sense, consider, and effect and all the unlearned reflexes of the body depend on the… … Universalium
Pharyngitis — Classification and external resources Inflammed oropharynx: swollen and red. ICD 10 J … Wikipedia
Thiomersal — Thiomersal … Wikipedia
Corynebacterium — A genus of nonmotile (except for some plant pathogens), aerobic to anaerobic bacteria (family Corynebacteriaceae) containing irregularly staining, Gram positive, straight to slightly curved, often club shaped rods which, as a result of snapping… … Medical dictionary
1925 serum run to Nome — Statue of Balto, the lead dog on the last relay team. The statue is located in Central Park (NYC) and is dedicated to all the dogs involved in the serum run During the 1925 serum run to Nome, also known as the Great Race of Mercy, 20 mushers and… … Wikipedia
vaccine — Originally, the live v. (vaccinia, cowpox) virus inoculated in the skin as prophylaxis against smallpox and obtained from the skin of calves inoculated with seed virus. Usage has extended the meaning to include essentially any preparation… … Medical dictionary
