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Any disease thought to resemble diphtheria, esp. in the production of a pseudomembrane; (also) an atypical case of diphtheria. Cf. pseudodiphtheria…
Chiefly British colloquial. A sore throat.
Subcategories:
— disorders of epiglottis (2)
— disorders of pharynx (6)
— disorders of larynx (7)
— disorders of fauces or oesophagus (4)
— quinsy or tonsillitis (18)
— diphtheria (4)
— other throat disorders (6)