Leishmaniasis
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /liːʃməˈnaɪəsɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Leishmaniasis is a noun meaning (pathology) Any of several distinct forms of a disease caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies.
Meaning
(pathology) Any of several distinct forms of a disease caused by any of the protozoans of the genus Leishmania, transmitted to humans and animals by bloodsucking sandflies.
Word Forms
- leishmaniases
Synonyms for leishmaniasis
Depending on context, synonyms include leishmaniosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include leishmaniosis, loiasis, kala-azar, schistosomiasis, loaiasis, leprosy.
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