myx·o·ma·to·sis (m k-s  m -t ss)n. pl. myx·o·ma·to·ses (-s  z) 1. A highly infectious, usually fatal disease of rabbits that is caused by a pox virus and is characterized by many skin tumors similar to myxomas. 2. A condition characterized by the growth of many myxomas. |
myxomatosis [ˌmɪksəməˈtəʊsɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) an infectious and usually fatal viral disease of rabbits characterized by swelling of the mucous membranes and formation of skin tumours; transmitted by flea bites
myxomatosis
an infectious, highly fatal, virus disease of rabbits, transmitted by mosquitoes.
See also: Disease and Illness
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | myxomatosis - a viral disease (usually fatal) of rabbits animal disease - a disease that typically does not affect human beings |
Translations
myxomatosis
n → Myxomatose f
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