Definition

A type of infection that people can get from birds, particularly from parrots, causing flu-like symptoms.

Example

After visiting the pet store, he was diagnosed with ornithosis due to exposure to infected birds.

Conversation

Did you hear about that ornithosis outbreak in the news?

Yeah, it's pretty concerning, especially for bird owners.

I didn't realize it could be transmitted to humans like that.

I know! It's a good reminder to be careful around birds.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ornithosis is formed from "ornitho-" (from Greek "ornithon", meaning bird) and "-osis" (from Greek "osis", meaning condition or disease). The word refers to a condition or disease related to birds.

Memory Tip

Think of 'ornitho-' which relates to birds, and '-osis' which indicates a condition. This helps you remember that ornithosis is a condition associated with birds.

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