LYSSAS

LYSSA

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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3 May 2025

DESIRABLE

(adjective) worth having or seeking or achieving; “a desirable job”; “computer with many desirable features”; “a desirable outcome”


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