schistosomiasis
noun /,ʃɪstəsoʊ'maɪəsɪs/
- Definition
- an infestation with or a resulting infection caused by a parasite of the genus Schistosoma; common in the tropics and Far East; symptoms depend on the part of the body infected
- Example
- 'schistosomiasis' can be found in many classic books.
- Synonyms
- bilharziasis bilharzia
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
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Compound Word
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Proper Noun
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Rare
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Slang
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Vowels
6
Consonants
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Length
15