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Anthrax

noun

(pl. anthraces)

A highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people. Synonym: splenic fever.

A disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia.

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