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VARIOLA AVIUM

\vˌe͡əɹɪˈə͡ʊləɹ ˈe͡ɪvɪəm], \vˌe‍əɹɪˈə‍ʊləɹ ˈe‍ɪvɪəm], \v_ˌeə_ɹ_ɪ__ˈəʊ_l_ə_ɹ ˈeɪ_v_ɪ__ə_m]\

Definitions of VARIOLA AVIUM

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A poxvirus infection of poultry and other birds characterized by the formation of wart-like nodules on the skin and diphtheritic necrotic masses (cankers) in the upper digestive and respiratory tracts.

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