gid

American

[gid] / gɪd /

noun

Veterinary Pathology.

a disease of cattle and especially of sheep in which the brain or spinal cord is infested with larvae of the dog tapeworm, Multiceps multiceps, producing staggers.

gid British

/ ɡɪd /

noun

a disease of sheep characterized by an unsteady gait and staggering, caused by infestation of the brain with tapeworms ( Taenia caenuris )

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Etymology

Origin of gid

First recorded in 1550–60; back formation from giddy

Example Sentences

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"Our study's cross-disease analysis emphasised the potential of using microbial and metabolic biomarkers identified in one GID to predict another," added Dr. Acharjee.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

After the Americans and Saudis complained about the theft, investigators at the GID arrested several dozen officers involved in the scheme, among them a lieutenant colonel running the operation.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 26, 2016

Litigation The way the most recent round of litigation has run is that Massachusetts Department of Corrections which has provided some level of treatment for GID denied the sex reassignment surgery.

From Forbes • Dec. 18, 2014

The current head of GID is supposed to be cleaning things up, but he will have to worry that at any moment he can become the monarchy’s latest scapegoat.

From Newsweek • Mar. 20, 2013

The American Medical Association has said since at least 2008 that it supports insurance coverage for treatment of GID “as recommended by the patient's physician.”

From Time • Jun. 9, 2011

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