lumpy jaw

American  

noun

Pathology, Veterinary Pathology.

1. actinomycosis.

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lumpy jaw British  

noun

1. vet science a nontechnical name for actinomycosis

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Etymology

Origin of lumpy jaw

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

They are the hardiest deer, are immune to hoof and mouth disease, Texas fever, lumpy jaw and black tongue.

From Time Magazine Archive

There are some diseases, as, for instance, Texas fever and rabies, which are caused by a minute animal parasite known as protozoa, while others again, like lumpy jaw and aspergillosis, are caused by fungi.

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

Then theah cow gits lumpy jaw an' haster be shot.

From The Song of the Wolf by Mayer, Frank

In the United States, where the disease is known as "lumpy jaw" the jawbone is commonly affected.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

Young cattle that are replacing and erupting their teeth are most prone to "lumpy jaw."

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.