X-DISEASE


Meaning of X-DISEASE in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

Usage: usually capitalized X

: any of various usually virus diseases of obscure etiology and relationships: as

a. : a viral encephalitis of man first detected in Australia — called also Australian X-disease

b. : blue comb

c. : hyperkeratosis 2b

d. : a serious and widespread virus disease of peaches and related stone fruits characterized by yellowing and shot-holing of the leaves, early defoliation, and loss or mummification of the fruit — called also yellow-red virosis

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