noun
- a disease caused by infection with the fungus Aspergillus, affecting the lungs or other organs, especially in people with weakened immune systems.
Usage: medical term; uncountable noun
Examples
- Aspergillosis is a serious respiratory infection that can develop in immunocompromised patients.
- The patient was diagnosed with pulmonary aspergillosis after a chest X-ray revealed fungal growth in the lungs.
- People with cystic fibrosis are at higher risk of developing aspergillosis.
- Treatment for aspergillosis typically involves antifungal medications.
- Aspergillosis can occur in both acute and chronic forms depending on the patient's immune status.