aspergillosis

/ˈæspərdʒəˌloʊsəs/

Definitions of aspergillosis

1. noun

   an opportunistic infection by a fungus of the genus Aspergillus; characterized by inflammation and lesions of the ear and other organs
   type of:

   opportunistic infection

   any infection caused by a microorganism that does not normally cause disease in humans; occurs in persons with abnormally functioning immune systems (as AIDS patients or transplant patients receiving immunosuppressive drugs)
2. noun

   disease especially in agricultural workers caused by inhalation of Aspergillus spores causing lumps in skin and ears and respiratory organs
   type of:

   disease

   an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning
3. noun

   severe respiratory disease of birds that takes the form of an acute rapidly fatal pneumonia in young chickens and turkeys
   synonyms: brooder pneumonia

   type of:

   animal disease

   a disease that typically does not affect human beings