erysipeloid

(er′i sipə lo̵id′, ir′-)

noun

an infectious skin disease caused by bacteria (Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae) and characterized by red-colored lesions

Origin: see erysipelas & -oid

See erysipeloid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
An infectious disease of the skin that is contracted by handling fish or meat infected with the bacterium Erysipelothrix rhusiopathiae and characterized by red lesions on the hands.

Origin:

Origin: erysipel(as)

Origin: + -oid

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