bilharziosis

/bɪlɑːrziˈoʊsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a disease caused by infection with parasitic worms of the genus Schistosoma, especially Schistosoma haematobium, leading to severe health problems, especially in tropical and subtropical regions.

“The village struggled with the high incidence of bilharziosis among the local population due to the contaminated water source.”

Synonyms

  • schistosomiasis
  • snail fever