building-related illness
noun
: a clinically diagnosable disease or condition (as Legionnaires' disease or an allergic reaction) caused by a microorganism or substance demonstrably present in a building
—abbreviation BRI
compare sick building syndrome
Dictionary Entries Near building-related illness
Cite this Entry
“Building-related illness.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/building-related%20illness. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share