locoism: Meaning and Definition of

lo•co•ism

Pronunciation: (lō'kō-iz"um), [key]
— n. Vet. Pathol.
  1. a disease chiefly of sheep, horses, and cattle, caused by the eating of locoweed and characterized by weakness, impaired vision, irregular behavior, and paralysis. Also called
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