aftosa
|af-to-sa|
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/æfˈtoʊsə/
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/æfˈtəʊsə/
livestock disease
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aftosa' originates from Spanish, specifically the word 'aftosa', where 'afto-' referred to 'ulcer' and '-sa' is a suffix indicating a condition.
Historical Evolution
'aftosa' was borrowed directly from Spanish into English to describe the disease known as foot-and-mouth disease.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred specifically to the ulcerative condition in livestock, but over time it became synonymous with the broader disease known as foot-and-mouth disease.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
aftosa is another term for foot-and-mouth disease, a highly contagious viral disease affecting livestock.
The outbreak of aftosa led to the culling of thousands of cattle.
Synonyms
foot-and-mouth disease
Last updated: 2025/05/27 15:36