Origin: Greek suffix -osis
Brucellosis has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
infectious bacterial disease of human beings transmitted by contact with infected animals or infected meat or milk products; characterized by fever and headache
an infectious disease of domestic animals often resulting in spontaneous abortion; transmittable to human beings
Infection by the bacterium, Brucella, which is carried by ruminants and other mammals. Symptoms include recurring fevers, sweating, weakness, anorexia, headaches, depression and generalized aches and pains.