What does the cryptic crossword clue "Small type of cow: one with disease (5,4)" mean?

The definition is "Small type". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). LOWER (synonym="one that lows, so "cow"") + CASE (synonym=""one with disease"") = LOWERCASE; definition: "Small type" The answer is LOWERCASE.

Small type of cow: one with disease (5,4)

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