DYSODIA
\da͡ɪsˈə͡ʊdi͡ə], \daɪsˈəʊdiə], \d_aɪ_s_ˈəʊ_d_iə]\
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(F.) Puanteur. Sauvages has given this generic name to all diseases, characterized by fetid emanations, from whatever part proceeding;- from the mouth, nasal fossae, bronchia, stomach, axillae, groins, &c. Also, a stench or stink, Psoa.
By Robley Dunglison
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Snake's-head
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