helminthiasis

noun
hel·​min·​thi·​a·​sis | \ ˌhel-mən-ˈthī-ə-səs How to pronounce helminthiasis (audio) \
plural helminthiases\ ˌhel-​mən-​ˈthī-​ə-​ˌsēz How to pronounce helminthiases (audio) \

Definition of helminthiasis

: infestation with or disease caused by parasitic worms

First Known Use of helminthiasis

circa 1811, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for helminthiasis

New Latin

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helminthiasis

noun
hel·​min·​thi·​a·​sis | \ ˌhel-mən-ˈthī-ə-səs How to pronounce helminthiasis (audio) \
plural helminthiases\ -​ˌsēz How to pronounce helminthiases (audio) \

Medical Definition of helminthiasis

: infestation with or disease caused by parasitic worms