molybdenosis
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molybdenosis — /meuh lib deuh noh sis/, n. Vet. Pathol. a disease of ruminants, esp. cattle, caused by dietary intake of excessive molybdenum with resultant copper deficiency, characterized by persistent diarrhea and, esp. around the eyes, a fading of coat… … Universalium
molybdenosis — /meuh lib deuh noh sis/, n. Vet. Pathol. a disease of ruminants, esp. cattle, caused by dietary intake of excessive molybdenum with resultant copper deficiency, characterized by persistent diarrhea and, esp. around the eyes, a fading of coat… … Useful english dictionary
molybdenum poisoning — poisoning due to ingestion of large amounts of molybdenum, characterized by weakness, diarrhea, and loss of hair pigmentation; seen primarily in livestock that graze in certain kinds of pastures (see teart). Called also molybdenosis … Medical dictionary
teart — (tert) 1. soil or plants that contain unusually high amounts of molybdenum. 2. molybdenosis in ruminants that graze on teart plants; see also teart disease of cattle … Medical dictionary
