distemperoid

adjective

dis·​tem·​per·​oid dis-ˈtem-pə-ˌrȯid How to pronounce distemperoid (audio)
: resembling distemper
specifically : of, relating to, or being an attenuated canine distemper virus used to develop immunity to natural distemper infection

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“Distemperoid.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/distemperoid. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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