surra

noun sur·ra \ ˈsu̇r-ə \

Definition of surra

: a serious tropical or subtropical disease of domestic animals that is caused by a trypanosome (Trypanosoma evansi), is transmitted by biting flies, and is marked especially by fever, anemia, edema, emaciation, and petechiae

Origin and Etymology of surra

Marathi sūra wheezing sound

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First Known Use: 1883

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surra

noun sur·ra \ ˈsu̇r-ə \

medical Definition of surra

: a severe tropical or subtropical disease of domestic animals that is caused by a protozoan of the genus Trypanosoma (T. evansi), is transmitted by biting flies, and is marked especially by fever, anemia, edema, emaciation, and petechiae