pullorum

/ˈpʊlərəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A disease of young chickens, caused by a bacterium (Salmonella pullorum) and characterized by a range of symptoms including diarrhea, loss of appetite, and respiratory distress.

“The poultry farmer was devastated to discover that his entire flock had fallen victim to pullorum.”

Synonyms

  • fowl cholera
  • salmonellosis

Antonyms

  • health
  • wellness