: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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The avian flu strain H5N1, first identified in the U.S. in late 2021, has sickened more than 65 people over the past year and led to the death of one Louisiana resident in January.
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Federal grants make up roughly two-thirds of its budget, funding efforts to detect avian flu and other infectious diseases, control HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and provide services for chronically ill children, the department said.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Rollins said the plan includes a $500-million investment to strengthen biosecurity measures for farmers, $400 million in aid for those affected by avian flu, and $100 million for research into vaccines and therapeutics for U.S. chicken flocks.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
A number of factors, including a devastating outbreak of avian flu and surging demand, has led to a nationwide egg shortage and a dramatic increase in prices that are sometimes shocking to behold.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
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Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Federal grants make up roughly two-thirds of its budget, funding efforts to detect avian flu and other infectious diseases, control HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis, and provide services for chronically ill children, the department said.
—Emily Alpert Reyes, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
Rollins said the plan includes a $500-million investment to strengthen biosecurity measures for farmers, $400 million in aid for those affected by avian flu, and $100 million for research into vaccines and therapeutics for U.S. chicken flocks.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
A number of factors, including a devastating outbreak of avian flu and surging demand, has led to a nationwide egg shortage and a dramatic increase in prices that are sometimes shocking to behold.
—Dominick Williams, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən 
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
Medical Definition
avian
adjective
avi·an
ˈā-vē-ən
: of, relating to, or derived from birds
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