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1. (n.) brucellosis
infection with bacteria of the Brucella genus, frequently causing spontaneous abortions in animals and remittent fever in humans.
Etymology: (1925–30; < NL
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1. (noun) brucellosis, undulant fever, Malta fever, Gibraltar fever, Rock fever, Mediterranean fever
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) brucellosis, contagious abortion, Bang's disease
an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings
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1. brucellosis
Infection caused by bacteria of the genus BRUCELLA mainly involving the MONONUCLEAR PHAGOCYTE SYSTEM. This condition is characterized by fever, weakness, malaise, and weight loss.
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