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foot rot

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foot rot
n.
1. A degenerative bacterial infection of the feet in certain hoofed animals, especially cattle or sheep, often resulting in loss of the hoof.
2. A disease of plants in which the stem or trunk rots at its base.
foot rot
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Veterinary Science) Vet science See rot1 [11]
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Noun1.foot rot - contagious degenerative infection of the feet of hoofed animals (especially cattle and sheep)
animal disease - a disease that typically does not affect human beings
2.foot rot - plant disease in which the stem or trunk rots at the base
plant disease - a disease that affects plants


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