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lymphocystis disease
noun
lym·pho·cys·tis disease
\¦lim(p)fə¦sistə̇s-\
Definition of lymphocystis disease
: a skin disease of the walleye that is characterized by ulceration and the formation of irregular pinkish lumps in skin and fins and is usually held to be of virus origin
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Origin and Etymology of lymphocystis disease
New Latin lymphocystis, from lymph- + Greek kystis bladder, pouch
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