n :  a disease esp. of sheep that is caused by the presence in the brain of the coenurus of a tapeworm of the genus Multiceps (M. multiceps) of the dog and related carnivores and is characterized by cerebral disturbances, dilated pupils, dizziness and circling movements, emaciation, and usu. death - called also sturdy , turn-sick  .
 
 
 
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