Flacherie

Pronunciation
/flah-SHER-ee/
Category
Disease
Singular
Flacherie
Plural
Flacheries

Definition

A term used to describe the flaccid condition (flaccidity) seen in silkworm larvae suffering from a disease, typically caused by bacterial infection.

Etymology

From French 'flacherie', meaning 'softness' or 'weakness'.

Example

The flacherie observed in silkworm larvae indicated the presence of a serious bacterial infection.

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