• A chronic contagious affection of the skin, prevalent in the tropics.
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Synonym for yaws ... <medicine> A disease, occurring in the Antilles and in Africa, characterised by yellowish or reddish tumours, of a contagious character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, strawberries, or raspberries. There are several varieties of this disease, variously known as framboesia, pian, verrugas, and cra...
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Am·boy'na but'ton (Medicine) A chronic contagious affection of the skin, prevalent in the tropics.
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