rot in Medical Dictionary

Erosion

..., usually slow to heal, on the skin or mucous membrane s. It may develop as a result of injury ; because of a circulatory disturbance, e.g. Fin rot is the progressive erosion and disintegration of the fins. Signs: Red streaks in the fins caused by congestion of blood vessels, followed by ligh...

Fungus

... organ isms that grow on dead or dying tissue s, can appear on the skin of the feet as athlete's foot or on the toenails. Mouth Fungus , Mouth rot - Columnaris Disease Even though "Mouth Fungus " carries the characteristics of a fungal infection , it is actually caused by a bacteria . Ba...

Genes

...sical and intellectual development. A research method that measures messenger RNA made from many different genes in various cell types. Foot rot - A disease of the horny parts and of the adjacent soft structures of the feet of cattle, swine, and sheep. It is usually caused by Corynebacterium ...