ascariasis

American

[as-kuh-rahy-uh-sis] / ˌæs kəˈraɪ ə sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

infestation with ascarids, especially Ascaris lumbricoides.

ascariasis British

/ ˌæskəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

infestation of the intestines with the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, causing abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, etc

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Etymology

Origin of ascariasis

From New Latin, dating back to 1885–90; see origin at ascarid, -iasis

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ascariasis

Several serious, neglected tropical diseases in humans are caused by roundworms, including river blindness, lymphatic elephantiasis and ascariasis.

From Scientific American ● Jun. 18, 2023

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