Definition of Bluetongue

1. Noun. A viral disease of sheep and cattle that is transmitted by biting midges.

Generic synonyms: Catarrhal Fever

Definition of Bluetongue

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Medical Definition of Bluetongue

1. A reovirus infection, chiefly of sheep, characterised by a swollen blue tongue, catarrhal inflammation of upper respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts, and often by inflammation of sensitive laminae of the feet and coronet. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bluetongue

bluestem wheatgrass
bluestocking
bluestocking
bluestockingism
bluestockings
bluestone
bluestones
bluesy
bluet
bluethroat
bluethroat
bluethroat pikeblenny
bluetick
blueticks
bluetongue (current term)
bluetongue (current term)
bluetongues
bluetongue virus
bluets
bluets
bluette
bluettes
blueweed
blueweeds
bluewing
bluewing
bluewings
bluewood
bluewoods
bluey

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