ragsorter's_disease | ||
1. | [ noun ] (medicine) a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse | |
Synonyms: | inhalation_anthrax pulmonary_anthrax ragpicker's_disease woolsorter's_disease woolsorter's_pneumonia anthrax_pneumonia | |
Related terms: | anthrax | |