anthrax

anthrax definition - medical

an·thrax (ănˈthrăksˌ)

noun
  1. An infectious, usually fatal disease of warm-blooded animals that is characterized by ulcerative skin lesions, can be transmitted to humans, and is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. Also called carbuncle.
  2. pl. an·thra·ces (-thrə-sēzˌ) A lesion caused by anthrax.

Related Forms:

  • an·thrac·ic (ăn-thrăsˈĭk) adjective

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