hypericism
- noun
- /ˌhaɪpəˈrɪsɪzəm/
- Specialized
- Cattle are susceptible to hypericism if they graze on pastures where Saint John's wort grows abundantly.
Examples
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The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with hypericism after noticing lesions on their exposed skin.
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Farmers should be aware that certain weeds can cause hypericism in grazing livestock.
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The vet diagnosed the horse with hypericism.
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Many farmers are concerned about hypericism in their livestock.
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Cattle are susceptible to hypericism if they graze on pastures where Saint John's wort grows abundantly.
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The veterinarian diagnosed the sheep with hypericism after noticing lesions on their exposed skin.
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Farmers should be aware that certain weeds can cause hypericism in grazing livestock.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hypericism comes from the plant name Hypericum, the Latin name for Saint John's wort, and that plant name comes from Greek parts hyper- meaning 'above' and icon meaning 'picture' because people hung the plant above religious pictures. So hypericism is the skin disease animals get after eating that plant, which makes them very sensitive to sunlight.
