Definition of "lumpy-jaw" [lump•y-jaw]

• Actinomycosis.

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• "_ It is my belief that if the antelope is really saved anywhere in the United States outside of national parks and preserves, it will be in the wild and remote regions of Nevada, where it is to be hoped that lumpy-jaw has not yet taken hold of the herds."
• "They are quite subject to actinomycosis (lumpy-jaw), which in wild animals is incurable."
• "We have decided not to bring any more specimens to our institution, partly because all available candidates seem reasonably certain to be affected with lumpy-jaw, and partly because we are unwilling to run further risks of having other hoofed animals inoculated by them."