epizootic lymphangitis

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noun

Veterinary Pathology.

a chronic, contagious fungal disease of horses and certain other ungulates, caused by Histoplasma farciminosum and characterized by inflammation and ulceration of lymph glands, mucous membranes, and skin.

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epizootic lymphangitis

If he were and could provide his own nosebag, head-stall and Army Form 1640, testifying that he was guiltless of mange, ophthalmia or epizootic lymphangitis, I would do what I could for him.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, March 19, 1919 by Various

This disease has previously been known in this country as epizootic lymphangitis, or pseudo-farcy.

From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Charles B. Michener

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