Diphtheria – A potentially fatal contagious bacterial infection that affects the nose and throat and can cause heart and nerve damage through toxin in the blood

(Pronounced dip-thir-ee-uh)

To remember the definition of the word diphtheria, use the following mnemonic:

She received a diploma for her theory about (diphtheria) the bacterial infection that affects the nose and throat.

Examples of diphtheria in a sentence

She was in the hospital due to diphtheria.

Diphtheria can be fatal and requires immediate attention.

Suffering from diphtheria can be very painful and uncomfortable.