psittacosis
noun
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Pronunciation: /ˌsitəˈkoʊsɪs/ / [ˌsiɾəˈkoʊsɪs]
noun
Etymology: From Latin psittacus (“parrot”) + -osis. By surface analysis, psittac- + -osis.
- An infection by Chlamydia bacteria, caught from infected birds, and characterised by fever, pneumonia and headaches.