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Canker
ˈkaŋkə
Canker definitions
noun
canker
cankers
- a destructive fungal disease of apple and other trees that results in damage to the bark
"cut out lesions on branches caused by canker"
fungal disease fungal rot plant rot- an open lesion in plant tissue caused by infection or injury
"check trees for cankers"
- fungal rot in some fruits and vegetables, e.g. parsnips and tomatoes
"canker is this crop's arch enemy"
- an ulcerous condition or disease of a human or animal
- a small ulcer of the mouth or lips
"a remedy for canker sores"
- ulceration of the throat and other orifices of birds, typically caused by a protozoal infection
"secondary infections of canker and coccidiosis"
- inflammation of the ear of a dog, cat, or rabbit, typically caused by a mite infestation
- a malign and corrupting influence that is difficult to eradicate
"racism remains a canker at the heart of the nation"
verb
canker
cankered
cankering
cankers
- (of a plant or part of a plant) become infected with canker
"the tree is apt to canker in poor soils"