aphosphorosis
noun
aphos·pho·ro·sis
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plural aphosphoroses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of aphosphorosis
: a deficiency disease especially of domestic cattle caused by inadequate intake of dietary phosphorus and marked by lameness, scouring, and loss of appetite