lamsiekte

[lɑmˈsiɛktə]

Definitions

1. noun

A disease affecting sheep characterized by symptoms such as muscle weakness, lethargy, and weight loss, caused by a virus in the family Orthomyxoviridae.

“The veterinarian diagnosed the flock with lamsiekte and prescribed a treatment to combat the virus.”

Synonyms

  • visna
  • visna disease