milker's nodules
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
milk·er's nodules
ˈmil-kərz- 
: a mild virus infection characterized by reddish blue nodules on the hands, arms, face, or neck acquired by direct contact with the udders of cows infected with pseudocowpox
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“Milker's nodules.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/milker%27s%20nodules. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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