Definition

A type of infection caused by a group of fungi known as Aspergillus, which can affect the lungs and other parts of the body.

Example

The doctor diagnosed her with aspergillosis after reviewing her symptoms and medical history.

Conversation

I heard that aspergillosis can be really serious if not treated properly.

Yeah, it’s an infection caused by a type of fungus, right?

Exactly! I read that people with weakened immune systems are at higher risk.

That’s true; it's important to be aware of it, especially in certain environments.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aspergillosis is formed from "aspergillus" (from Latin, meaning a type of fungus) and the suffix "-osis" (from Greek, meaning a condition or disease). The term refers to a disease caused by the fungus Aspergillus.

Memory Tip

Think of 'aspergillus' as the name of the fungus causing the condition, and '-osis' indicating a disease. This helps you remember that aspergillosis is a disease related to the aspergillus fungus.

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