| zymotic | 1. Of, pertaining to, or caused by, fermentation. 2. <medicine> Designating, or pertaining to, a certain class of diseases. See Zymotic disease. (01 Mar 1998) |
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| Zymotic disease | <microbiology> Any epidemic, endemic, contagious, or sporadic affection which is produced by some morbific principle or organism acting on the system like a ferment. Origin: Gr. Causing to ferment, fr. To ferment, ferment, leaven. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| zymotic papilloma | <medicine> A disease, occurring in the Antilles and in Africa, characterised by yellowish or reddish tumours, of a contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, strawberries, or raspberries. There are several varieties of this disease, variously known as framboesia, pian, verrugas, and crab-yaws. Origin: African yaw a raspberry. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |