diphtheria
The origin and history of diphtheria.
Etymology
From French diphtérie, coined in 1855 from Greek diphthéra ("leather" or "membrane"), referring to the tough membrane the disease forms in the throat.
The origin and history of diphtheria.
From French diphtérie, coined in 1855 from Greek diphthéra ("leather" or "membrane"), referring to the tough membrane the disease forms in the throat.