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Definition of Glanders

1. Noun. A destructive and contagious bacterial disease of horses that can be transmitted to humans.

Definition of Glanders

1. n. A highly contagious and very destructive disease of horses, asses, mules, etc., characterized by a constant discharge of sticky matter from the nose, and an enlargement and induration of the glands beneath and within the lower jaw. It may transmitted to dogs, goats, sheep, and to human beings.

Definition of Glanders

1. Noun. An infectious disease of horses, mules and donkeys caused by the bacterium ''Burkholderia'', one species of which may be transmitted to humans. ¹

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Definition of Glanders

1. a disease of horses [n]

Medical Definition of Glanders

1. A highly contagious and very destructive disease of horses, asses, mules, etc, characterised by a constant discharge of sticky matter from the nose, and an enlargement and induration of the glands beneath and within the lower jaw. It may transmitted to dogs, goats, sheep, and to human beings. Origin: From Gland. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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