spargosis

/spɑrɡɒsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

A parasitic infection caused by the Sparganum genus, typically acquired through the ingestion of undercooked or raw infected fish.

“The doctor diagnosed the patient with spargosis after she had eaten a meal containing raw, infected fish.”

Synonyms

  • sparganosis

Antonyms

  • parasite-free