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lim⋅ber⋅neck

  [lim-ber-nek]
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–noun Veterinary Pathology.
a fatal infection of botulism affecting birds, esp. chickens and ducks, characterized by weakness of the neck muscles and inability to eat.
Origin:
1905–10; limber 1 + neck
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Main Entry: lim·ber·neck
Pronunciation: 'lim-b&r-"nek
Function: noun
: a botulism of birds (especially poultry) characterized by paralysisof the neck muscles and pharynx that interferes with swallowing and with raising or controlling the head
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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