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botryomycosis
[ bo-tree-oh-mahy-koh-sis ]
noun
Veterinary Pathology.
- a disease of horses and other domestic animals, often occurring after castration, usually caused by Staphylococcus aureus and characterized by the formation of granulomatous masses.
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ²ú´Ç³Ù·°ù²â·´Ç·³¾²â·³¦´Ç³Ù·¾±³¦ [bo-tree-oh-mahy-, kot, -ik], adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of botryomycosis1
First recorded in 1895–1900; from Greek botryo- (combining form of ²úó³Ù°ù²â²õ “bunch of grapesâ€) + mycosis
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Example Sentences
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Certain specific tumors, such as actinomycosis and botryomycosis, may be successfully treated by the internal administration of potassium iodid, together with the injection into the tumor or the painting of its surface with either Lugol's solution or the tincture of iodin.
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