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\pˈɑːt͡ʃəɹˌi͡ənt pˈe͡əsiz], \pˈɑːtʃəɹˌiənt pˈeəsiz], \p_ˈɑː_tʃ_ə_ɹ_ˌiə_n_t p_ˈeə_s_i_z]\
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A disease of pregnant and lactating cows and ewes leading to generalized paresis and death. The disease, which is characterized by hypocalcemia, occurs at or shortly after parturition in cows and within weeks before or after parturition in ewes.
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