bullnose

noun

bull·​nose ˈbu̇l-ˈnōz How to pronounce bullnose (audio)
: a necrobacillosis arising in facial wounds of swine and characterized by swelling of the face, nose, and mouth and sloughing of the tissues

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“Bullnose.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/bullnose. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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