aspergillosis
1. [ noun ] (medicine) an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs
Related terms: opportunistic_infection
2. [ noun ] (medicine) severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys
Synonyms: brooder_pneumonia
Related terms: animal_disease
3. [ noun ] (medicine) disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs
Related terms: disease
Similar spelling:   Aspergillus
  Aspergillales
  Aspergillaceae
  aspherical