Meaning of aspergillosis in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˌæspərdʒəˈloʊsəs/

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1. Noun

   aspergillosis

   Etymology

   late 19th century: from modern Latin Aspergillus, from aspergillum, + -osis

   Definitions

   1. severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys
2. 2. an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus

   Examples

   • « characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs »
3. 3. disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs