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Farcy
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What's The Definition Of Farcy?Synonyms | Synonyms for Farcy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Farcy: See Also | Farcy In Webster's Dictionary \Far"cy\, n. [F. farcin; cf. L. farciminum a disease of
horses, fr. farcire. See {Farce}.] (Far.)
A contagious disease of horses, associated with painful
ulcerating enlargements, esp. upon the head and limbs. It is
of the same nature as glanders, and is often fatal. Called
also {farcin}, and {farcimen}.
Note: Farcy, although more common in horses, is communicable
to other animals and to human beings.
{Farcy bud}, a hard, prominent swelling occurring upon the
cutaneous surface in farcy, due to the obstruction and
inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, and followed by
ulceration. --Youatt.
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