legionellosis
legionellosis · legionelloses
Any disease caused by Legionella bacteria, such as Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac feverAny disease caused by Legionella bacteria, such as Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac fever.
/ˌliːdʒənɛlˈəʊsɪs/
Meaning
1 sensesAny disease caused by Legionella bacteria, such as Legionnaires' disease or Pontiac fever.
Origin
From taxonomic name Legionella + -osis.From taxonomic name Legionella + -osis.
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Forms
plural: legionelloses| Singular | legionellosis |
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See also
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