aphosphorosis
noun
aphos·pho·ro·sis
ˌā-ˌfäs-fə-ˈrō-səs 
plural aphosphoroses
-ˌsēz
: a deficiency disease especially of domestic cattle caused by inadequate intake of dietary phosphorus and marked by lameness, scouring, and loss of appetite
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“Aphosphorosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/aphosphorosis. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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