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ascariasis

/æskɛəriˈɑːsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does ascariasis mean?

noun

A parasitic infection caused by the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, typically affecting the small intestine.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the child with ascariasis after noticing the presence of the worms in their stool."

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