Synonyms of anthrax

Noun


1. anthrax, splenic fever, zoonosis, zoonotic disease

usage: a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people

2. anthrax, disease

usage: a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia

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