Definition of Anthrex
Anthrax, a disease, especially in cattle, due to the invasion of a
living organism which, under certain conditions, breeds rapidly; called
also splenic fever.
- Wikipedia
An"thrax (&?;), n. [L., fr. Gr. &?; coal,
carbuncle.] 1. (Med.) (a) A
carbuncle. (b) A malignant pustule.
2. (Biol.) A microscopic, bacterial organism
(Bacillus anthracis), resembling transparent rods. [See
Illust. under Bacillus.]
3. An infectious disease of cattle and sheep. It is
ascribed to the presence of a rod-shaped bacterium (Bacillus
anthracis), the spores of which constitute the contagious matter. It
may be transmitted to man by inoculation. The spleen becomes greatly
enlarged and filled with bacteria. Called also splenic
fever.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- (pathology) An acute infectious bacterial disease of herbivores, especially sheep and cattle. It can occur in humans through contact with infected animals, tissue from infected animals, or high concentrations of anthrax spores, but is not usually spread between humans. Symptoms include lesions on the skin or in the lungs, and is often fatal.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
You arrived at this page by searching for Anthrex
The correct Spelling of this word is: Anthrax
Thank you for visiting FreeFactFinder. On our home page you will find extensive articles covering
a wide range of topics.
|
