1. Plural of aspergillus; a genus of fungi commonly found in soil, decaying organic matter, and indoor environments.
Usage: scientific/technical; plural form
2. Fungal organisms that can cause infections or allergic reactions in humans and animals, particularly in immunocompromised individuals.
Usage: medical/scientific

Examples

• The laboratory identified several aspergilli species in the air samples collected from the hospital.
• Aspergilli are ubiquitous in nature and can be found in most environments.
• Some aspergilli produce aflatoxins, which are toxic compounds harmful to human health.
• Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk of developing infections caused by aspergilli.
• The mycologist cultured aspergilli on agar plates to study their growth patterns.
• Aspergilli spores are commonly inhaled but rarely cause disease in healthy individuals.