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adulticiding

adulticiding  n.— «The Memphis and Shelby County Health Department will begin spraying for mosquitoes June 22. The practice, known as adulticiding, is designed to prevent potential outbreaks of the west nile virus.» —“Mosquito...

Pig Zero

Pig Zero  n.— «There is not yet any genetic proof that this particular flu was ever in a pig. […] Now, scientists say, the hunt is on for what is jokingly being called Pig Zero. “No one that I’m aware of has swabbed pigs for this yet...

mat herpes

mat herpes  n.— «Wantagh postponed two dual meets and withdrew from a weekend tournament after a wrestler was diagnosed with herpes gladiatorum, a herpes simplex virus commonly known as “mat herpes.”» —“New York:...

boot camp flu

boot camp flu  n.— «One month into her training—Paige came down with what’s known as “boot camp flu,” or the adenovirus.» —“Ohio Airman among deadly cold virus victims” by Maureen Kyle in Norton WKYC...

snotting

snotting  n.—Gloss: the practice of deliberately spreading a disease (between horses). «I am particularly concerned about media reports that prominent owners and breeders in NSW are engaged in a practice known as “snotting” or...