Brucellosis definition

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noun

(1) Infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache

(2) An infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings

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infection by the bacterium, Brucella, which is carried by ruminants. Symptoms include recurring fevers, sweating, weakness, anorexia, headaches, depression and generalized aches and pains.