noun
- Rabies, especially in animals; a viral disease of the nervous system transmitted through saliva.
Usage: medical/veterinary term; archaic or technical usage; modern medical terminology prefers 'rabies'
Examples
- The veterinarian warned that lyssa could be transmitted through a bite from an infected animal.
- Historical medical texts often referred to the disease as lyssa before the term rabies became standard.
- Symptoms of lyssa include aggression, excessive drooling, and sensitivity to light.