bird fancier's lung

noun

A form of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by exposure to bird droppings or feathers.

Meanings

nounbird fancier's lung (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA form of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by exposure to bird droppings or feathers.

    Synonyms: bird breeder's lung, pigeon fancier's lung

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA form of hypersensitivity pneumonitis caused by exposure to bird droppings or feathers.

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