glossanthrax (Meaning)
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glossanthrax (n.)
A disease of horses and cattle accompanied by carbuncles in the mouth and on the tongue.
Synonyms & Antonyms of glossanthrax
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glossanthrax Sentence Examples
- Glossanthrax, a rare but deadly disease, primarily affects cattle and horses.
- The bacteria responsible for glossanthrax, Bacillus anthracis, enters the body through the mouth or nose.
- Glossanthrax is often called "tongue disease" because it causes inflammation and swelling of the tongue.
- Infection with glossanthrax can lead to difficulty breathing, drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
- Glossanthrax is most commonly diagnosed during the summer months.
- Treatment for glossanthrax involves antibiotics and supportive care.
- Prevention of glossanthrax includes vaccination of animals and proper disposal of infected carcasses.
- Glossanthrax can be fatal if not treated promptly.
- In humans, glossanthrax is extremely rare and is usually acquired from contact with infected animals.
- The symptoms of glossanthrax in humans are similar to those seen in animals, including swelling of the tongue, difficulty breathing, and fever.
FAQs About the word glossanthrax
A disease of horses and cattle accompanied by carbuncles in the mouth and on the tongue.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Glossanthrax, a rare but deadly disease, primarily affects cattle and horses.
The bacteria responsible for glossanthrax, Bacillus anthracis, enters the body through the mouth or nose.
Glossanthrax is often called "tongue disease" because it causes inflammation and swelling of the tongue.
Infection with glossanthrax can lead to difficulty breathing, drooling, and difficulty swallowing.
