schistosomiasis

/shis-tuh-soh-mahy-uh-sis/US // ˌʃɪs tə soʊˈmaɪ ə sɪs //UK // (ˌʃɪstəsəʊˈmaɪəsɪs) //

血吸虫病,血吸虫症,血吸虫

Definitions

n.名词 noun

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Pathology.
- : an infection caused by parasitic flukes of the genus Schistosoma, occurring commonly in eastern Asia and in tropical regions and transmitted to humans through feces-contaminated fresh water or snails: symptoms commonly include pain, anemia, and malfunction of the infected organ.