lambliasis

/læmˈblɪː.əsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

infection caused by a parasitic protozoan (Giardia lamblia) that lives in the small intestine and can cause diarrhea, malabsorption, and weight loss.

“The patient was diagnosed with lambliasis after complaining of persistent diarrhea and weight loss.”

Synonyms

  • giardiasis
  • giardiasis infection

Antonyms

  • good health
  • health