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schistosomiasis (shis" tuh suh MIGH uh sis) (s) (noun), schistosomiases (shis" tuh suh MIGH uh sez") (pl)
Any of various tropical diseases caused by infestation with schistosomes (flatworms parasitic in the blood vessels of mammals), widespread in rural areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America through use of contaminated water: Schistosomiasis is characterized by infection and the gradual destruction of the tissues of the kidneys, liver, and other organs.
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“schistosomiasis”
Any of various generally tropical diseases caused by infestation with schistosomes (worms), widespread in rural areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America from contaminated water, and characterized by infection and gradual destruction of the tissues of the kidneys, liver, and other organs.