navel ill

American  

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

1. joint ill.

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Etymology

Origin of navel ill

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg