navel ill

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. joint ill.

Word History and Origins

Origin of navel ill¹

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

Since infection before birth can not be controlled satisfactorily, we are justified, for all practical purposes, in preventing navel ill by guarding against the infection through the cord at birth or soon afterwards.

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This is especially necessary where outbreaks of navel ill have been known to exist.

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