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helminthiasis

hel·min·thi·a·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hel-min-thahy-uh-sis]
    • /ˌhɛl mɪnˈθaɪ ə sɪs/
    • /hˌelmɪnθɪˈɑːsiz/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hel-min-thahy-uh-sis]
    • /ˌhɛl mɪnˈθaɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of helminthiasis word

  • noun helminthiasis a disease caused by parasitic worms in the intestines. 1
  • noun helminthiasis Infestation with parasitic worms. 1
  • noun helminthiasis infestation of the body with parasitic worms 0
  • noun helminthiasis a disease caused or characterized by parasitic worms in the body 0

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Origin of helminthiasis

First appearance:

before 1805
One of the 41% newest English words
1805-15; < New Latin < Greek helminthi(ân) to suffer from worms (see helminth) + -asis -asis

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Parts of speech for Helminthiasis

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helminthiasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

helminthiasis usage trend in Literature

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