garget

/ˈɡɑːɡɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

a swelling or tumour on the neck of a sheep or goat, especially one caused by a parasitic worm

“The veterinarian examined the sheep’s garget and prescribed treatment.”

2. noun

a type of tumour or swelling, especially one caused by inflammation

“The doctor studied the patient’s garget and recommended a course of antibiotics.”

3. verb

to cause a tumour or swelling to form on the neck of a sheep or goat, especially one caused by a parasitic worm

“The parasite gargetted the sheep, causing it to become ill.”

Synonyms

  • swelling
  • tumour

Antonyms

  • atrophy
  • shrinkage