A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Addison's disease
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A morbid condition causing a peculiar brownish
discoloration of the skin, and thought, at one time, to be due to
disease of the suprarenal capsules (two flat triangular bodies covering
the upper part of the kidneys), but now known not to be dependent upon
this causes exclusively. It is usually fatal.
Addison's disease meaning & definition 1 of Addison's disease.
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