Blain (distemper)
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Blain is a distemper
occurring in animals, consisting in a bladder growing on the root of the tongue
against the windpipe, which at length swelling, stops the breath. It was thought to occur by great chafing, and heating of the stomach.
Distemper
Distemper may refer to:*A viral infection**Canine distemper, a disease of dogs**Feline distemper, a disease of cats**Phocine distemper, a disease of seals*A bacterial infection**Equine distemper, or Strangles, a bacterial infection of the horse...
occurring in animals, consisting in a bladder growing on the root of the tongue
Tongue
The tongue is a muscular hydrostat on the floors of the mouths of most vertebrates which manipulates food for mastication. It is the primary organ of taste , as much of the upper surface of the tongue is covered in papillae and taste buds. It is sensitive and kept moist by saliva, and is richly...
against the windpipe, which at length swelling, stops the breath. It was thought to occur by great chafing, and heating of the stomach.