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fistulous withers

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fistulous withers

[′fis·chə·ləs ′with·ərz]
(veterinary medicine)
A chronic inflammation of the withers of a horse accompanied by fluid discharge, which may be initiated by mechanical injury but depends on bacterial (Brucella abortus) infection for development.
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