Category:Yaws

Yaws, n. Etym: [african yaw a raspberry.] (med.)

Defn: a disease, occurring in the antilles and in africa, Characterized by yellowish or reddish tumors, of a contagious Character, which, in shape and appearance, often resemble currants, Strawberries, or raspberries. There are several varieties of this Disease, variously known as framboesia, pian, verrugas, and crab- Yaws.