PINK DISEASE
\pˈɪŋk dɪzˈiːz], \pˈɪŋk dɪzˈiːz], \p_ˈɪ_ŋ_k d_ɪ_z_ˈiː_z]\
Definitions of PINK DISEASE
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serious bark disease of many tropical crop trees (coffee, citrus, rubber); branches have a covering of pink hyphae
By Princeton University
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serious bark disease of many tropical crop trees (coffee, citrus, rubber); branches have a covering of pink hyphae
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A condition seen primarily in childhood, most often resulting from chronic exposure to MERCURY COMPOUNDS which may result in ENCEPHALOPATHY and POLYNEUROPATHY. Clinical features include pain, swelling and pinkish discoloration of the fingers and toes, weakness in the extremities, extreme irritability, HYPERESTHESIA, and alterations in level of consciousness. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p603)
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