taeniasis

American

[tee-nahy-uh-sis] / tiˈnaɪ ə sɪs /

Or teniasis

noun

Pathology.

infestation with tapeworms.

taeniasis British

/ tiːˈnaɪəsɪs /

noun

pathol infestation with tapeworms of the genus Taenia

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Etymology

Origin of taeniasis

First recorded in 1885–90; taeni(a) + -asis

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taeniasis

T. solium cysts can also enter the digestive system in contaminated pork that is raw or undercooked, causing a condition called taeniasis.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2024

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