myxomatosis
noun
myx·o·ma·to·sis
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Definition of myxomatosis
: a condition characterized by the presence of myxomas in the body
specifically
: a severe virus disease of rabbits that is caused by a poxvirus (species Myxoma virus of the genus Leporipoxvirus) and transmitted by mosquitoes, biting flies, and direct contact and that has been used in the biological control of rabbits especially in Australia
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myxomatosis
noun
myx·o·ma·to·sis
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plural myxomatoses\ -ˌsēz
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Medical Definition of myxomatosis
: a condition characterized by the presence of myxomas in the body
specifically
: a severe virus disease of rabbits that is caused by a poxvirus (species Myxoma virus of the genus Leporipoxvirus), is transmitted by mosquitoes, biting flies, and direct contact, and has been used in the biological control of wild rabbit populations