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Words Related to Health and Sickness - Animal Diseases

Here you will learn some English words related to animal diseases such as "warble", "cowpox", and "anbury".

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Words Related to Health and Sickness
actinomycosis
[noun]
a rare bacterial infection that can occur in humans and animals, caused by Actinomyces bacteria, usually affecting the face and neck areas
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anbury
[noun]
a type of soft, spongy tumor that commonly occurs in horses and oxen, caused by an infection with a bacterium called Actinomyces bovis
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anthrax
[noun]
a serious bacterial disease of warm-blooded animals, particularly cattle and sheep, that can be transmitted to people by contaminated wool, raw meat, or other animal products
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canker
[noun]
a condition in horses where a type of bacterial infection affects the hoof, leading to inflammation, erosion, and discharge
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cowpox
[noun]
a viral infection in cows that can be transmitted to humans; historically used in developing the smallpox vaccine
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distemper
[noun]
a contagious viral disease affecting animals, especially dogs, causing respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms
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blackleg
[noun]
a bacterial disease, typically affecting young cattle and sheep, characterized by sudden death, fever, and severe muscle inflammation
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bots
[noun]
the larval stage of certain flies that infest mammals like horses and cattle, causing health problems
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braxy
[noun]
a disease of sheep or cattle, characterized by inflammation of the abomasum and often resulting in sudden death
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brucellosis
[noun]
a bacterial infection usually transmitted to humans from animals, commonly through unpasteurized dairy products or direct contact with infected animals
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BSE
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a fatal neurological disease that affects cattle and can occasionally be transmitted to humans as well
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bull nose
[noun]
cattle and pigs condition with facial swelling, sneezing, and nasal discharge due to injury and Fusobacterium necrophorum infection
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warble
[noun]
a parasitic infestation in cattle caused by the larvae of certain flies that burrow under the skin, creating lumps or nodules
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trembles
[noun]
a condition in livestock caused by eating toxic plants, resulting in trembling and muscle weakness
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toe crack
[noun]
a split in the front part of a horse's hoof, often caused by dry conditions or uneven growth
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Texas fever
[noun]
an infectious disease in cattle caused by the protozoan parasite Babesia bovis, transmitted by ticks, leading to symptoms such as fever, anemia, and jaundice
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sweating sickness
[noun]
an acute and highly contagious disease, characterized by rapid onset, fever, and profuse sweating
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swamp fever
[noun]
an infectious disease in horses transmitted by bloodsucking insects, causing fever and anemia
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strangles
[noun]
a contagious horse disease with fever, difficulty swallowing, and throat abscesses
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staggers
[noun]
a neurological disorder in livestock, such as cattle and sheep, characterized by unsteady movements and loss of coordination
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spavin
[noun]
a degenerative condition in horses affecting the hock joint, resulting in inflammation, lameness, and swelling
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scrapie
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an infectious and often fatal disease that mainly affects the nervous system of sheep
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sand crack
[noun]
a split in a horse's hoof, often caused by debris like sand, potentially leading to lameness
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rinderpest
[noun]
highly contagious viral cattle disease eradicated worldwide in 2011, causing fever and oral lesions.
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red water
[noun]
a condition in cattle, caused by tick-transmitted parasites, leading to fever and red urine
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quarter crack
[noun]
vertical hoof split on the quarter, often due to trauma, improper balance, or inadequate care
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Pullorum disease
[noun]
a bacterial infection in chicks and young poultry, caused by Salmonella Pullorum, leading to high mortality and reproductive issues
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psittacosis
[noun]
an infectious disease caused by a type of bacteria that can be transmitted from birds to humans
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pityriasis
[noun]
a skin condition in animals, characterized by the formation of fine, flaky scales on the skin's surface
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pip
[noun]
a small swelling or blister, often found on the skin of animals, indicating the presence of a parasitic infection or an insect bite
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pinkeye
[noun]
an inflammation of the outer membrane of the eye and inner eyelid, causing redness and discomfort
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ornithosis
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a respiratory infection, often affecting birds, caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci
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newcastle disease
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a contagious viral infection affecting birds, particularly poultry, causing respiratory and neurological symptoms
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myxomatosis
[noun]
a viral disease affecting rabbits, characterized by skin tumors, swelling, and often leading to severe illness and death
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murrain
[noun]
a severe and often infectious disease, especially one affecting cattle or other livestock
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moon blindness
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a painful and recurring eye inflammation that affects horses
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marburg disease
[noun]
a severe viral fever in humans caused by the Marburg virus, featuring fever, bleeding, and organ failure
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loco disease
[noun]
neurological disorder in cattle, sheep, and horses from ingesting toxic plants, causing incoordination and tremors
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laminitis
[noun]
an inflammatory condition affecting a horse's hooves, specifically the laminae, causing pain, lameness, and potential hoof structural changes
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heaves
[noun]
a chronic respiratory condition in horses due to prolonged exposure to dust, causing coughing and increased respiratory effort
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glanders
[noun]
contagious bacterial infection in horses caused by Burkholderia mallei, with symptoms like nasal discharge and respiratory distress
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furunculosis
[noun]
a bacterial infection in fish causing painful ulcers, often by Aeromonas salmonicida
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anaplasmosis
[noun]
tick-borne bacterial disease in cattle causing anemia, jaundice, and decreased milk production
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fowl pest
[noun]
highly contagious poultry virus causing respiratory and neurological symptoms with high mortality
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foot-and-mouth disease
[noun]
a contagious viral disease in cloven-hoofed animals, causing fever, mouth, and foot blisters, leading to economic losses
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