psorosis
noun
pso·ro·sis
səˈrōsə̇s
plural psoroses
-ōˌsēz
: a virus disease of citrus trees affecting sweet oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit and characterized by scaly bark and exudation of gum and in the later stages retarded growth, small yellow leaves, and dieback of twigs
called also scaly bark
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“Psorosis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psorosis. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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