trichostrongylosis

noun

tricho·​stron·​gy·​lo·​sis ˌtrik-ō-ˌsträn-jə-ˈlō-səs How to pronounce trichostrongylosis (audio)
: infestation with or disease caused by roundworms of the genus Trichostrongylus chiefly in young sheep and cattle where it is commonly marked by diarrhea, inappetence, and loss of weight

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“Trichostrongylosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trichostrongylosis. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

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