1. Plural of psittacosis; infectious diseases in birds and humans caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci, typically transmitted from infected parrots and other birds.
Usage: medical/veterinary term; also called parrot fever in humans

Examples

• Several psittacoses outbreaks were reported in pet bird facilities last year.
• The veterinarian warned that psittacoses can spread from infected birds to their handlers.
• Health officials investigated multiple cases of psittacoses linked to a local aviary.
• Psittacoses in humans can cause fever, chills, and respiratory symptoms.
• Proper hygiene and bird care practices help prevent psittacoses transmission.