foot rot

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Noun foot rot has 2 senses

foot rot - contagious degenerative infection of the feet of hoofed animals (especially cattle and sheep)
--₁ is a kind of animal disease
foot rot - plant disease in which the stem or trunk rots at the base
--₂ is a kind of plant disease

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Term: Foot Rot

Definition:

Foot rot refers to a contagious bacterial infection that affects the hooves of primarily domesticated hoofed animals, causing pain, inflammation, and ultimately leading to the decay of the foot tissues.

Senses:

Sense 1 - Noun

Definition: A disease that affects the hooves of animals, causing them to decay.

Example sentence: The farmer had to isolate the goats with foot rot to prevent the spread of the infection to the rest of the herd.

Sense 2 - Verb

Definition: To suffer from or be inflicted with foot rot.

Example sentence: The neglected sheep began to foot rot due to the damp and unsanitary conditions in the barn.

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