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单词 brucellosis
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brucellosis

[ broo-suh-loh-sis ]
/ ˌbru səˈloʊ sɪs /

noun Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.

infection with bacteria of the Brucella genus, frequently causing spontaneous abortions in animals and remittent fever in humans.
Also called undulant fever, Malta fever, Mediterranean fever, Rock fever.

Origin of brucellosis

First recorded in 1925–30; brucell(a) + -osis

Words nearby brucellosis

brucella, Brucella abortus, Brucellaceae, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis, brucellosis, Bruch, Bruch's membrane, brucine, brucite, Brücke
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British Dictionary definitions for brucellosis

brucellosis
/ (ˌbruːsɪˈləʊsɪs) /

noun

an infectious disease of cattle, goats, dogs, and pigs, caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella and transmittable to man (e.g. by drinking contaminated milk): symptoms include fever, chills, and severe headacheAlso called: undulant fever

Word Origin for brucellosis

C20: from New Latin Brucella, named after Sir David Bruce (1855–1931), Australian bacteriologist and physician
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for brucellosis

brucellosis
[ brōō′sə-lōsĭs ]

n.

An infectious disease caused by any of several species of Brucella and marked by fever, sweating, weakness, and headache. It is transmitted to humans by direct contact with diseased animals or through ingestion of infected meat, milk, or cheese.Bang's disease Malta fever Mediterranean fever Rock fever undulant fever
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.

Scientific definitions for brucellosis

brucellosis
[ brōō′sə-lōsĭs ]

An infectious disease caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella, transmitted to humans by contact with infected domestic animals such as cattle, sheep, goats, and dogs. In humans, brucellosis is marked by fever, malaise, and headache. It can also occur in some forms of wildlife, such as bison, and can cause spontaneous abortions in infected animals.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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