aspergillosis — A diseased condition caused by an imperfect fungi
(mold) of the genus Aspergillus, marked by inflammatory granulomatous
lesions of the skin, ears, nasal sinuses, lungs, and sometimes bone
and meninges. Aspergillus — A genus of imperfect fungi, of the class,
Hyphomycetes, including species that cause food spoilage and
diseases. Some Aspergillus species, e.g., A. flavus, A. fumagatus, A.
versicolor, which commonly are found in environments with water-
damage, can produce toxins. They should be dealt with using extreme
caution.