Noun Phrase
/ləˈrɪn.dʒi.əl dɪfˈθɪr.i.ə/
Laryngeal diphtheria refers to an infection of the larynx caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium diphtheriae. This condition can lead to severe respiratory issues due to swelling in the larynx and potential airway obstruction. It is commonly seen in unvaccinated individuals or in those with compromised immune systems.
In medical contexts, the term is more frequently used in written form, especially in medical literature, research articles, and clinical reports, rather than in everyday oral conversations.
The patient was diagnosed with laryngeal diphtheria after experiencing severe throat pain and difficulty breathing.
(Пациенту поставили диагноз "ларингитный дифтерит" после того, как он испытал сильную боль в горле и затрудненное дыхание.)
Early treatment is crucial for laryngeal diphtheria to prevent complications such as airway obstruction.
(Раннее лечение имеет решающее значение для ларингиального дифтерита, чтобы предотвратить осложнения, такие как закупорка дыхательных путей.)
Vaccination against diphtheria can significantly lower the incidence of laryngeal diphtheria in the population.
(Вакцинация против дифтерита может значительно снизить Incidence ларингального дифтерита в населении.)
While "laryngeal diphtheria" is a specific medical term rather than a word commonly used in idiomatic expressions, it can fit into broader discussions about illness or health care. Here are some related idiomatic expressions that may include the term "diphtheria" or similar contexts.
"An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" — Vaccination is the best way to prevent laryngeal diphtheria.
(Доля меры профилактики стоит фунта лечения — Вакцинация является лучшим способом предотвращения ларингального дифтерита.)
"Caught in the crossfire" — Patients with laryngeal diphtheria are often caught in the crossfire between misinformation about vaccination and the realities of the disease.
(Пациенты с ларингальным дифтеритом часто оказываются в центре борьбы между дезинформацией о вакцинации и реальностью болезни.)
"Bite the bullet" — When faced with a diagnosis of laryngeal diphtheria, one must bite the bullet and start treatment immediately.
(Когда сталкиваешься с диагнозом "ларингитный дифтерит", нужно смело начать лечение немедленно.)
The term "laryngeal" is derived from the Greek word "larynx," which means "the throat" or "the windpipe." The word "diphtheria" comes from the Greek word "diphthera," meaning "leather" or "membrane," referring to the membrane formed in the throat during the infection. Together, the term denotes the specific type of diphtheria affecting the laryngeal area.
Synonyms: - Croup (though this term is more commonly used for viral infections) - Laryngeal infection
Antonyms: - Health - Wellness
Laryngeal diphtheria is a serious condition that underscores the importance of vaccination and public health measures.