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Anthrax Definition & Meaning

anthrax
noun
  1. a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people
  2. a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia

"Anthrax" in song lyrics

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  • "I handicap give panic attacks like anthrax"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Apathy, Vinnie Paz — Speak Now
  • "Like livestock infected with anthrax"
    Aesop Rock f/ Percee P — Wake Up Call
  • "Cause on the tube it'd be crude like anthrax"
    Anotha Level — Don't Stimulate

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Frequently asked questions

What does anthrax mean?
a highly infectious animal disease (especially cattle and sheep); it can be transmitted to people a disease of humans that is not communicable; caused by infection with Bacillus anthracis followed by septicemia
What part of speech is anthrax?
Anthrax is a noun.
How many definitions does anthrax have?
Anthrax has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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