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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A fungal infection by fungi of the genus Aspergillus, as:; A specific such disease in some fish, such as tilapia. uncountable
2. 2
   A fungal infection by fungi of the genus Aspergillus, as:; Aspergillosis as a pulmonary or cutaneous disease in humans, certain livestock, and some other animals. uncountable

Etymology

From aspergillo- + mycosis.

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