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LYSSA
rabies, hydrophobia, lyssa, madness
(noun) an acute viral disease of the nervous system of warm-blooded animals (usually transmitted by the bite of a rabid animal); rabies is fatal if the virus reaches the brain
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
lyssa (uncountable)
rabies
Anagrams
• Slays, Sylas, lassy, slays
Etymology
Proper noun
Lyssa
A female given name
Anagrams
• Slays, Sylas, lassy, slays
Source: Wiktionary
Lys"sa, n. Etym: [NL. See Lytta.] (Med.)
Definition: Hydrophobia.
Note: The plural (Lyssæ) has been used to signify the pustules supposed to be developed under the tongue in hydrophobia.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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