helminthiasis

[ hel-min-thahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a disease caused by parasitic worms in the intestines.

helminthiasis

/ ˌhɛlmɪnˈθaɪəsɪs /

noun

1. infestation of the body with parasitic worms

Word History and Origins

Origin of helminthiasis¹

1805–15; < New Latin < Greek helminthi ( ân ) to suffer from worms ( helminth ) + -asis -asis

Word History and Origins

Origin of helminthiasis¹

C19: from New Latin, from Greek helminthian to be infested with worms

Example Sentences

The observations quoted above, of the well-marked eosinophilia in the different forms of Helminthiasis, may here be specially mentioned.

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Associated words: helminthology, helminthologist, vermeology, vermeologist, vermifugal, verminivorous, vermin, vermiculate, vermiculated, vermiculation, tænifuge, helminthic, helminthiasis, vermicious, vermicular, vermiculose, anthelmintic, wormy. worm-shaped, a. vermiform, vermicular, wormlike. worn away. eroded, abraded, attrite. worry, v. harass, vex, annoy, torment, tease, fret, trouble, pester, badger, harry, importune; be anxious, be solicitous, fret. worry, a. anxiety, fretting, apprehension, concern, solicitude.

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