1. Plural of brucellosis; infectious diseases caused by Brucella bacteria, typically transmitted from animals to humans through contact with infected tissue or consumption of unpasteurized dairy products.
Usage: medical/veterinary term; plural form

Examples

• Brucelloses are occupational hazards for veterinarians and livestock handlers.
• The outbreak of brucelloses in the region was traced to unpasteurized cheese.
• Different species of Brucella bacteria cause various forms of brucelloses in humans and animals.
• Public health officials monitor brucelloses cases to prevent further transmission.
• Vaccination programs have reduced the incidence of brucelloses in cattle herds.