Associations to the word «Brucellosis»

Wiktionary

BRUCELLOSIS, noun. (pathology) infection by the bacterium, Brucella, which is carried by ruminants. Symptoms include recurring fevers, sweating, weakness, anorexia, headaches, depression and generalized aches and pains.

Dictionary definition

BRUCELLOSIS, noun. Infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache.
BRUCELLOSIS, noun. An infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings.

Wise words

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