| postdiphtheritic | Following or occurring as a sequel of diphtheria. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| postdiphtheritic 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) |