Main Entry: milk·er's nodules

Pronunciation: \ˈmil-kərz-\

Function: noun plural but singular in construction

: a mild virus infection characterized by reddish blue nodules on the hands, arms, face, or neck acquired by direct contact with the udders of cows infected with a poxvirus (species Pseudocowpox virus of the genus Parapoxvirus)—called also paravaccinia, pseudocowpox