helminthiasis
- noun
- /ˌhɛlmɪnˈθaɪəsɪs/
- Specialized
- Doctors often prescribe medication to treat helminthiasis and eliminate the parasitic worms.
Examples
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Thus, from this study, it was obvious that girls demonstrated better development in terms of growth and weight compared with boys, and it is worth noting that helminthiasis is one of the leading causes of stunted growth and malnutrition among children, which needs urgent attention.
Academic text (2007) -
In regions with poor sanitation, cases of helminthiasis are unfortunately common among children.
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If left untreated, helminthiasis can lead to severe malnutrition.
Synonyms
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A disease caused by small worms that enter the body through warm freshwater
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A disease caused by tapeworm larvae that makes small cysts in muscles or the brain
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An infection of the intestines by roundworms that causes stomach pain and diarrhea
A disease caused by small worms that live in the intestines and enter through the skin
A disease caused by tiny water worms that infect people in tropical areas
A disease caused by young tapeworms that make small pockets in organs
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Helminthiasis comes from Greek parts: helminth meaning 'worm' and -iasis meaning 'disease' or 'condition'. So helminthiasis literally means a disease caused by worms, which is why it refers to an infestation of the body with parasitic worms.