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

Some of my cows have hard lumps on their jaws, or lumpy jaw.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

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.

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.