facial eczema definition, facial eczema meaning | English dictionary

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facial eczema  


      n   a disease of sheep and cattle, occurring in warm areas of North Island, New Zealand. It is caused by a fungus, Pithomyces chartarum, and causes impairment of liver function and reddening, itching, scab formation, and swelling of the skin, esp. on the face  
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