aspergillosis
pronunciation
How to pronounce aspergillosis in British English:
UK [ˌæspədʒɪˈləʊsɪs]
How to pronounce aspergillosis in American English:
US [ˌæspərdʒɪˈloʊsɪs]
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- Noun:
- severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys
- an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs
- disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs
Word Origin
Example
- 1. Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis ; cystic fibrosis ; antifungal therapies .
- 2. Disseminated aspergillosis inciting intestinal ischaemia and obstruction .
- 3. Fungal effusions associated with invasive pulmonary aspergillosis .
- 4. A 28-year-old man with leukemia and treated aspergillosis .
- 5. You 're at increased risk of getting these conditions , known as allergic fungal sinusitis and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis , if you 're allergic to mold .