English

Noun

canine distemper ‎(plural canine distempers)

1. The disease, caused by canine distemper virus, that is 50% fatal in several carnivora genera. It is an infection of the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, brain, spinal cord; and its symptoms include high fever, watery discharge from eyes and nose, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, paralysis, hardening of footpads.

Derived terms

• canine distemper virus (CDV)