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‖ lyssa Path.|ˈlɪsə|
Pl. lyssæ.
[mod.L., a. Gr. λύσσα rage, rabies. Cf. lytta.]
1. Rabies or hydrophobia.
1706Phillips (ed. Kersey), Lyssa or Lytta, madness, properly of a dog. 1753in Chambers Cycl. Supp. 1822–34Good's Study Med. (ed. 4) II. 141 Inflammation of the lungs is..occasionally found as a symptom or sequel in..lyssa, or canine madness. Ibid. III. 294 Ammonia was formerly employed in cases of lyssa. 1864in Webster; and in later Dicts.
2. pl. Used to signify the pustules supposed to be developed under the tongue in hydrophobia.
1864in Webster. 1889in Syd. Soc. Lex.
Hence ˈlyssic a. Path., pertaining to rabies.
1856in Mayne Expos. Lex. 1902in Webster Suppl. |