Strongyloidiasis Definition
strŏnjə-loi-dīə-sĭs
noun
Infection with the nematode Strongyloides stercoralis, which parasitizes the gastrointestinal system and is found chiefly in tropical and subtropical regions.
American Heritage Medicine
Origin of Strongyloidiasis
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New Latin Strongyloidēs genus name (from New Latin Strongylus strongyle nematode genus strongyle) (Greek -oeidēs -oid) –iasis
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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