canine distemper en · NOUN
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) An often fatal disease of carnivores, caused by canine distemper virus. It is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, brain, spinal cord; and its symptoms include high fever, watery discharge from eyes and nose, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, paralysis, and hardening of the footpads.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| canine distempers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |