aspergillus
noun
as·per·gil·lus
ˌa-spər-ˈji-ləs 
plural aspergilli
ˌa-spər-ˈji-ˌlī
: any of a genus (Aspergillus) of ascomycetous fungi with branched radiate sporophores including many common molds
Examples of aspergillus in a Sentence
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Officials advise purchasers of products to dispose of these products to avoid exposure to aspergillus.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2023
The recall comes as certain marijuana products could have been possibly contaminated with aspergillus.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2023
The voluntary recall on June 14 had been implemented out of caution due to the possible presence of contaminants such as aspergillus and salmonella, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
—Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2023
Several marijuana establishments in Arizona have voluntarily recalled specific products due to potential contamination with salmonella and aspergillus, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services on Wednesday.
—Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2023
The hospital closed the operating rooms in May after routine testing detected aspergillus in several ORs and in equipment storage areas.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019
Seattle Children's first became aware of aspergillus last year, according to the Seattle Times.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019
Aspergillus is a fungus whose spores are present in the air, but does not normally cause illness, according to the aspergillus & aspergillosis Website.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019
Rice wine production requires growing the mold aspergillus oryzae (commonly known as koji) onto rice.
—Wei Tchou, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2018
Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2023
The recall comes as certain marijuana products could have been possibly contaminated with aspergillus.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr., The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2023
The voluntary recall on June 14 had been implemented out of caution due to the possible presence of contaminants such as aspergillus and salmonella, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services.
—Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 23 June 2023
Several marijuana establishments in Arizona have voluntarily recalled specific products due to potential contamination with salmonella and aspergillus, according to the Arizona Department of Health Services on Wednesday.
—Aidan Wohl, The Arizona Republic, 16 June 2023
The hospital closed the operating rooms in May after routine testing detected aspergillus in several ORs and in equipment storage areas.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019
Seattle Children's first became aware of aspergillus last year, according to the Seattle Times.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019
Aspergillus is a fungus whose spores are present in the air, but does not normally cause illness, according to the aspergillus & aspergillosis Website.
—Minyvonne Burke, NBC News, 4 July 2019
Rice wine production requires growing the mold aspergillus oryzae (commonly known as koji) onto rice.
—Wei Tchou, Vogue, 24 Oct. 2018
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Word History
Etymology
New Latin, genus name, from aspergillum
First Known Use
1751, in the meaning defined above
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“Aspergillus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aspergillus. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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