ornithosis
/ˌɔːrnɪˈθoʊsɪs/
noun
- A disease that birds can get, which can sometimes spread to humans and cause flu-like symptoms.
- The vet diagnosed the parrot with ornithosis and started treatment immediately.
- Symptoms of ornithosis in humans include fever, headache, and a dry cough.
- People who work with birds should be aware of the risk of ornithosis.
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