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aspergillosis

as·per·gil·lo·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [as-per-juh-loh-sis]
    • /ˌæs pər dʒəˈloʊ sɪs/
    • /əspˌɜːɡɪlˈəʊsɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [as-per-juh-loh-sis]
    • /ˌæs pər dʒəˈloʊ sɪs/

Definitions of aspergillosis word

  • noun aspergillosis a rare fungal infection, esp of the mucous membranes or lungs, caused by various species of Aspergillus 3
  • noun aspergillosis an infection caused by a fungus (genus Aspergillus), characterized by small, inflamed lesions of the skin, respiratory tract, bones, etc. 3
  • noun plural aspergillosis an infection or disease caused by a mold of the genus Aspergillus, characterized by granulomatous lesions of the lungs, skin, etc. 1
  • noun aspergillosis (medicine) Any of various infections by fungi of the genus Aspergillus that cause granulomatous lesions. 1

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Origin of aspergillosis

First appearance:

before 1895
One of the 18% newest English words
1895-1900; < French aspergillose; see aspergillus, -osis

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Parts of speech for Aspergillosis

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aspergillosis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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