Definition of Ankylostomiasis

1. n. A disease due to the presence of the parasites Agchylostoma duodenale, Uncinaria (subgenus Necator) americana, or allied nematodes, in the small intestine. When present in large numbers they produce a severe anæmia by sucking the blood from the intestinal walls. Called also miner's anæmia, tunnel disease, brickmaker's anæmia, Egyptian chlorosis.

Definition of Ankylostomiasis

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Medical Definition of Ankylostomiasis

1. Infection of humans or animals with hookworms of the genus ancylostoma. Characteristics include anaemia, dyspepsia, eosinophilia, and abdominal swelling. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ankylostomiasis

ankylosauruses
ankylose
ankylosed
ankylosed
ankylosed tooth
ankyloses
ankylosing
ankylosing hyperostosis
ankylosing spondylitis
ankylosing spondylitis
ankylosis
ankylosis
Ankylostoma
ankylostomiases
ankylostomiasis (current term)
ankylostomiasis (current term)
ankylotic
ankylotic
ankyrin
ankyrin repeat
ankyroid
ANK repeat
anlace
anlaces
anlage
anlage
anlagen
anlages
anlas
anlases

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