About The Word Lyssa
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Lyssa
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What's The Definition Of Lyssa?
[n] an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
Synonyms | Synonyms for Lyssa: hydrophobia | madness | rabies Related Terms | Find terms related to Lyssa: See Also | zoonosis Lyssa In Webster's Dictionary \Lys"sa\ (l[i^]s"s[.a]), n. [NL. See {Lytta}.] (Med.)
Hydrophobia.
Note: The plural (Lyss[ae]) has been used to signify the
pustules supposed to be developed under the tongue in
hydrophobia.
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