Definitions

1. noun

A genus of schistosomes, flatworms that cause urinary schistosomiasis, a disease in which the parasites infect the bladder and urinary tract.

“The doctor suspected that the patient had contracted urinary schistosomiasis due to exposure to the parasite Schistosoma haematobium.”

2. adjective

Relating to or caused by Schistosoma haematobium.

“The hematobium infection was a common problem in rural areas where sanitation was poor.”