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Definition of Brucellosis

1. Noun. Infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache.

2. Noun. An infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings.

Definition of Brucellosis

1. Noun. (pathology) infection by the bacterium, ''Brucella'', which is carried by ruminants. Symptoms include recurring fevers, sweating, weakness, anorexia, headaches, depression and generalized aches and pains. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Brucellosis

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Medical Definition of Brucellosis

1. A rare infection (less than 200 cases per year in the U.S.) caused by bacteria of the genus Brucella. Human infection results from occupational exposure to infected animals or by ingestion of infected milk, milk products or animal tissue. Symptoms are non-specific and include fever, malaise and weight loss. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Brucellosis

brrr bru bruang bruangs brucella brucella abortus brucella melitensis brucella serology brucella strain 19 vaccine brucella vaccine

brucellae brucellas brucellergin brucellin brucelloses brucellosis (current term) bruchid bruchids brucin brucine

brucines brucins brucite brucites bruckle brugh brughs brugia brugia malayi

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