: of, relating to, or derived from birds
avian behavior
avian species
see also avian dinosaur
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Following the bird flu state of emergency, Weber urges the government to allocate additional funding for avian flu testing to effectively contain the outbreak and prevent further disruptions to the egg supply and other food products.
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Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
This is important because contracting both flu and avian flu at the same time could allow the viruses to mix, potentially creating a more severe strain.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
What will the grocery store impact be? Inflation, supply chain issues, and avian flu outbreaks have led to an increase in the price of eggs.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
That's just a step away from a major outbreak of avian flu, which right now has no vaccine.
—Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
This is important because contracting both flu and avian flu at the same time could allow the viruses to mix, potentially creating a more severe strain.
—Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 19 Dec. 2024
What will the grocery store impact be? Inflation, supply chain issues, and avian flu outbreaks have led to an increase in the price of eggs.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
That's just a step away from a major outbreak of avian flu, which right now has no vaccine.
—Dan Gorenstein, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Avian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avian. Accessed 2 Jan. 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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