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Definition: Farcy
Farcy
\Far"cy\, n. [F. farcin; cf. L. farciminum a disease of
horses, fr. farcire. See
Farce.] (Far.)
A contagious disease of horses, associated with painful
ulcerating enlargements, esp. upon the head and limbs. It is
of the same nature as glanders, and is often fatal. Called
also
farcin, and
farcimen.
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Note: Farcy, although more common in horses, is communicable
to other animals and to human beings.
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Farcy bud, a hard, prominent swelling occurring upon the
cutaneous surface in farcy, due to the obstruction and
inflammation of the lymphatic vessels, and followed by
ulceration. --Youatt.
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