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ascariasis

[ as-kuh-rahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. infestation with ascarids, especially Ascaris lumbricoides.

ascariasis

/ ˌæskəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

  1. infestation of the intestines with the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, causing abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, etc

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Word History and Origins

Origin of ascariasis1

From New Latin, dating back to 1885–90; ascarid, -iasis

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