bilharziasis

/bɪl.hɑrˈziː.əsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a parasitic disease caused by infection with flukes of the genus Schistosoma, transmitted to humans through contact with contaminated water.

“The villagers suffered from bilharziasis due to the lack of proper sanitation in their community.”

Synonyms

  • schistosomiasis
  • snail fever