dourine

dou·rine

noun \ˈdu̇(ə)r-ˌēn, ˈdü-ˌrēn\

Definition of DOURINE

: a contagious disease especially of horses and asses that is caused by a member of the genus Trypanosoma (T. equiperdum) transmitted during copulation and that commonly assumes a chronic course marked by inflammation of the genitals, subcutaneous edematous plaques, low-grade fever, progressive paralysis, emaciation, and death