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Definition of Woolsorter's pneumonia
1. Noun. A form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse.
Exact synonyms: Anthrax Pneumonia, Inhalation Anthrax, Pulmonary Anthrax, Ragpicker's Disease, Ragsorter's Disease, Woolsorter's Disease
Generic synonyms: Anthrax
Generic synonyms: Anthrax