johnin

[ yoh-nin ]

noun

, Veterinary Medicine.

1. a sterile solution prepared from the growth products of the bacillus Mycobacterium paratuberculosis, used chiefly in the diagnosis of Johne's disease.

Word History and Origins

Origin of johnin¹

john- ( Johne's disease ) + -in ²

Example Sentences

When I married Elizabeth Mary Johnin she was very wealthy, otherwise I could hardly have afforded to marry, for I had not a cent, and Heaven had not put into my heart any intention to earn one.

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