Noun: aspergillosis (aspergilloses) ,as-pu(r)-ju'low-sis
- An opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs
"Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk of developing aspergillosis"
- Disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs
"The farmer developed aspergillosis after years of working with mouldy hay"
- Severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys
"The poultry farm experienced significant losses due to an outbreak of aspergillosis";
- brooder pneumonia
Derived forms: aspergilloses
Type of: animal disease, disease, opportunistic infection
Encyclopedia: Aspergillosis