noun
- Plural of anthrax; multiple cases or instances of the infectious disease caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Refers to the disease itself, not the bacterium
Examples
- The veterinarian documented several anthraxes in the livestock herd.
- Historical records show anthraxes were common in cattle before modern vaccination.
- Public health officials tracked multiple anthraxes cases in the region.
- The laboratory analyzed samples from different anthraxes outbreaks.
- Anthraxes can affect skin, lungs, or the gastrointestinal system depending on exposure.