bilharzia
Americannoun
noun
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another name for a schistosome
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another name for schistosomiasis
Etymology
Origin of bilharzia
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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He started off fighting schistosomiasis, a worm disease also known as bilharzia that is transmitted by water snails.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 22, 2018
Schistosomiasis is sometimes called bilharzia or snail fever because the illness-causing larvae spend their nights tucked away in the shells of snails in freshwater lakes.
From New York Times ● Mar. 1, 2018
For example, “no significant, measurable progress” has been made toward eliminating schistosomiasis, also known as bilharzia and snail fever, according to the report.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2017
"We used to have bilharzia and guinea worm rampant here - we also had cholera," he says.
From BBC ● Dec. 18, 2012
“What isn't wrong with her? Malaria, bilharzia, malnutrition,” said Mother.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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