ascariasis

[ as-kuh-rahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. infestation with ascarids, especially Ascaris lumbricoides.

ascariasis

/ ˌæskəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of ascariasis¹

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