Synonyms for ornithosis
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A zoonotic infectious disease (of birds) caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia psittaci, it can be transmitted to humans and other animals. When carried by any species of bird belonging to the Psittacidae family (parrots), it is called psittacosis or parrot fever.
Forms
- Plural
- ornithoses → psittacoses…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| ornithosis | falling | |
| psittacosis | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 11 letters
- psittacosis