psittacotic
/ˌsɪtəˈkɑtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by psittacosis, a disease spread by birds.
- The patient showed psittacotic symptoms after handling an infected cockatiel.
- Psittacotic pneumonia can be treated with antibiotics if caught early.
- The doctor asked about recent bird contact because of the psittacotic signs in her lungs.