uncinariasis

[ uhn-suh-nuh-rahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. hookworm ( def 2 ).

uncinariasis

/ ˌʌnsɪnəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

1. the condition of being infested with hookworms; hookworm disease

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncinariasis¹

1900–05; < New Latin Uncinar ( ia ) name of the genus ( Latin uncīn ( us ) ( uncinate ) + -āria -aria ) + -iasis -iasis

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncinariasis¹

C20: via New Latin Uncināria, from Late Latin uncīnus a hook, from Latin uncus

Example Sentences

The negro race seems to be more susceptible to certain diseases, such as tuberculosis and smallpox, less so to others, as yellow fever, malaria and uncinariasis.

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