loiasis

lo·i·a·sis

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-ahy-uh-sis]
- /loʊˈaɪ ə sɪs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [loh-ahy-uh-sis]
- /loʊˈaɪ ə sɪs/

Definitions of loiasis word

noun loiasis infestation with the parasitic eye worm, Loa loa, of the subcutaneous tissues and orbit: endemic in West Africa. 1
noun loiasis (pathology) An infection caused by the nematode Loa loa, normally transmitted by various flies. 0

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Origin of loiasis

First appearance:

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

1910-15; < New Latin, equivalent to Lo(a) a worm genus + -iasis -iasis

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loiasis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

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