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1. (n.) foot rot
an infection of sheep and cattle, causing inflammatory changes in the area of the hoofs.
2. foot rot
a disease of plants, affecting the base of the stem or trunk.
Etymology: (1800–10)
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1. (noun) foot rot
contagious degenerative infection of the feet of hoofed animals (especially cattle and sheep)
2. (noun) foot rot
plant disease in which the stem or trunk rots at the base
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1. foot rot
A disease of the horny parts and of the adjacent soft structures of the feet of cattle, swine, and sheep. It is usually caused by Corynebacterium pyogenes or Bacteroides nodosus (see DICHELOBACTER NODOSUS). It is also known as interdigital necrobacillosis. (From Black's Veterinary Dictionary, 18th ed)
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