anthrax

/ˈænθræks/
noun
  1. A serious infectious disease that affects animals and can spread to humans, caused by bacteria.
    • Anthrax outbreaks can be deadly if not treated quickly with antibiotics.
    • Farmers vaccinate their livestock to protect them from anthrax.
    • The lab tested the soil samples for signs of anthrax bacteria.
  2. The bacteria that causes the disease anthrax.
    • Anthrax can survive in soil for many years as spores.
    • The package was tested and found to contain anthrax spores.
    • Scientists study anthrax to develop better vaccines.
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