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anticor

noun
an·ti·cor
plural -s

Definition of anticor 

: an inflammatory swelling in the front of the chest of a horse caused by pressure or friction of the harness

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History and Etymology for anticor

New Latin, from anti- entry 1 + Latin cor heart

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