| diphtheritic | <medicine> 1. Pertaining to, or connected with, diphtheria. 2. Having characteristics resembling those of diphtheria; as, diphtheritic inflammation of the bladder. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| diphtheritic conjunctivitis | A severe conjunctival inflammation caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae and characterised by an infiltrating membrane which on removal leaves a raw surface. Synonym: membranous conjunctivitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diphtheritic enteritis | Enteritis with the formation of a membrane or a false membrane. See: pseudomembranous enterocolitis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diphtheritic membrane | The false membrane forming on the mucous surfaces in diphtheria. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diphtheritic neuropathy | A rapidly developing peripheral neuropathy caused by a toxin elaborated by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diphtheritic paralysis | <otolaryngology> Paralysis affecting the uvula most frequently, but also any other muscle, due to toxic neuritis; usually appears in the second or third week following the beginning of the attack of diphtheria. Synonym: diphtheritic paralysis. (05 Mar 2000) |
| diphtheritic ulcer | An ulcer covered with a gray adherent membrane, caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amoebic vaginitis | Vaginitis caused by Entamoeba histolytica. Atrophic vaginitis, thinning and atrophy of the vaginal epithelium usually resulting from diminished oestrogen stimulation; a common occurrence in postmenopausal women. (05 Mar 2000) |
| atrophic vaginitis | <gynaecology> Inflammation of the vaginal mucosa secondary to thinning and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. This condition is typically caused by a decrease in oestrogen, as occurs after menopause. Common symptoms include vaginal soreness, vaginal itching, pain with intercourse and possible bleeding after intercourse. Treatment includes topical oestrogen containing creams and/or the use of oral oestrogens. (27 Sep 1997) |
| bacterial vaginitis | <gynaecology> A bacterial infection of the vaginal mucosa resulting in redness, pain and a vaginal discharge with a foul odour. (27 Sep 1997) |
| vaginitis | <gynaecology> Inflammation of the vaginal mucosa, that results from infection with Candida (yeast), Trichomonas or Gardnerella vaginalis. Symptoms include vaginal pain, itching and a foul discharge. (27 Sep 1997) |
| vaginitis adhesiva | adhesive vaginitis |
| vaginitis cystica | vaginitis emphysematosa |
| vaginitis senilis | senile vaginitis |
| Gardnerella vaginitis | bacterial vaginosis |