"Legionnaires' disease" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Legionnaires, members of the American Legion, who were the first described victims of the disease. Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=Legionnaires' disease}} Legionnaires' disease (uncountable)
  1. (pathology) a form of severe pneumonia caused by legionella (bacteria of the genus Legionella). Wikipedia link: Legionnaires' disease Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Bacterial diseases, Diseases Synonyms: legionellosis, Legionnaires' [abbreviation]

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