fowlpox
/ˈfaʊlˌpɑks/
noun
- A contagious viral disease of birds, especially chickens and turkeys, causing wart-like growths on the skin and mouth.
- The veterinarian diagnosed the bird with fowlpox after seeing the lesions on its comb.
- The farmer vaccinated his flock to prevent an outbreak of fowlpox.
- Fowlpox can slow a chicken's growth and reduce egg production.