ascariasis

as·ca·ri·a·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-kuh-rahy-uh-sis]
- /ˌæs kəˈraɪ ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [as-kuh-rahy-uh-sis]
- /ˌæs kəˈraɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of ascariasis word

noun ascariasis infestation of the intestines with the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, causing abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, etc 3
noun ascariasis infestation with ascarids or a disease caused by this; esp., infestation of the intestines by a particular roundworm (Ascaris lumbricoides) 3
noun ascariasis infestation with ascarids, especially Ascaris lumbricoides. 1
noun ascariasis Infection of the intestine with ascarids. 1

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Origin of ascariasis

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

From New Latin, dating back to 1885-90; See origin at ascarid, -iasis

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Parts of speech for Ascariasis

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ascariasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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