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Johne's disease

Pronunciation: /ˈjəʊnəz/

Definition of Johne's disease

noun

[mass noun]
  • a form of chronic enteritis in cattle and sheep, caused by a mycobacterium.

Origin:

early 20th century: named after Heinrich A. Johne (1839–1910), German veterinary surgeon

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