distemper scientific definition
distemper. n. 1. (Veterinary Science) any of various infectious diseases of animals, esp canine distemper, a highly contagious viral disease of dogs, characterized initially by high fever and a discharge from the nose and eyes. See also hard pad, strangles. 2. (Medicine).
Full Definition of TAXONOMY. 1. : the study of the general principles of scientific classification: systematics. 2. : classification; especially: orderly classification of plants and animals according to their presumed natural relationships.