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RAGPICKER'S DISEASE

\ɹˈaɡpɪkəz dɪzˈiːz], \ɹˈaɡpɪkəz dɪzˈiːz], \ɹ_ˈa_ɡ_p_ɪ_k_ə_z d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\

Definitions of RAGPICKER'S DISEASE

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a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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