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schistosomiasis

noun

  1. human disease
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Wiktionary

noun

Etymology: From schistosome + -iasis. From scientific name Schistosoma + Ancient Greek -σις (-sis, nouns of action).

  1. Any of various diseases of humans caused by parasitic blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma.

    Investigation of Egyptian mummies has revealed calcified eggs in liver and kidney tissues, proving the presence of schistosomiasis in ancient Egypt.

schistosomiasis — meaning, definition (noun) · Vinony