lyssa

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Definition Noun : 1. An acute, fatal viral disease affecting the central nervous system of mammals : "Lyssa" is a technical and chiefly historical term for the disease commonly known as rabies. It is caused by a virus typically transmitted through the saliva of an infected animal, most often via a bite. Usage Examples Noun : The veterinarian confirmed that the strange behavior of the dog was du...