distemperoid

distemperoid
dis·tem·per·oid dis-'tem-pə-.rȯid adj resembling distemper specif of, relating to, or being an attenuated canine distemper virus used to develop immunity to natural distemper infection

* * *

dis·tem·per·oid (dis-temґpər-oid) an attenuated canine distemper virus that has been subjected to several passages in ferrets; called also Green distemperoid.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

Look at other dictionaries:

  • distemperoid — /dis tem peuh royd /, adj. Vet. Pathol. 1. resembling distemper. 2. of or pertaining to a weakened strain of canine distemper virus used to make dogs and other susceptible animals immune to distemper infection. [DISTEMPER1 + OID] * * * …   Universalium

  • distemperoid — dis·tem·per·oid …   English syllables

  • distemperoid — də̇ˈstempəˌrȯid adjective Etymology: distemper (II) + oid : resembling distemper; specifically : of, relating to, or being a strain of canine distemper virus attenuated by passage through ferrets and used to develop immunity in dogs and other… …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
… Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”