Schistosomiasis
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Schistosomiasis is a noun meaning (pathology) Any of various diseases of humans caused by parasitic blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma.
Meaning
(pathology) Any of various diseases of humans caused by parasitic blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma.
Example Sentences
Investigation of Egyptian mummies has revealed calcified eggs in liver and kidney tissues, proving the presence of schistosomiasis in ancient Egypt.
Word Forms
- schistosomiases
Synonyms for schistosomiasis
Depending on context, synonyms include bilharzia, bilharziasis, bilharziosis.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bilharzia, bilharziasis, schistosomasis, shistosomiasis, schistomiasis, neuroschistosomiasis.
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