woolsorter's pneumonia meaning and definition

WOOLSORTER'S PNEUMONIA noun

Definition of woolsorter's pneumonia (noun)

1. a form of anthrax infection acquired by inhalation of dust containing Bacillus anthracis; initial symptoms (chill and cough and dyspnea and rapid pulse) are followed by extreme cardiovascular collapse
   • synonyms: anthrax pneumonia, inhalation anthrax, pulmonary anthrax, ragpicker's disease, ragsorter's disease, woolsorter's disease