transmissible
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Though widespread on the island state of Tasmania, they are listed as endangered and face a significant threat from a transmissible cancer known as Devil Facial Tumour Disease.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
“In conditions when people are not aware, this virus might be transmissible, especially at the beginning of an outbreak,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
Even though this is not an easily transmitted disease, it is transmissible and has a high mortality rate, Iovine said.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
The only hantavirus type that is transmissible between humans -- the Andes virus -- has been confirmed among those who have tested positive, fuelling international concern.
From Barron's ● May 10, 2026
The close association and repeated contact of man with these animals has resulted in his contracting such of their diseases as are transmissible to him.
From A Synopsis of the North American Lagomorpha by E. Raymond (Eugene Raymond) Hall
