• (n.) A disease due to the presence of the parasites Agchylostoma duodenale, Uncinaria (subgenus Necator) americana, or allied nematodes, in the small intestine. When present in large numbers they produce a severe anaemia by sucking the blood from the intestinal walls. Called also miner`s anaemia, tunnel disease, brickmaker`s anaemia, Egyptia...
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Synonym for ancylostomiasis ... Infection of humans or animals with hookworms of the genus ancylostoma. Characteristics include anaemia, dyspepsia, eosinophilia, and abdominal swelling. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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An`ky·los·to·mi'a·sis noun [ New Latin , from
Ankylostoma , var. of
Agchylostoma , generic name of one genus of the parasitic nematodes.]
(Medicine) A disease due to the presence of the parasites
Agchylostoma duodenale ,
Uncinaria (subgenus
Necator ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ang′ki-lō-stō-mī′ă-sis Synonyms: ancylostomiasis
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Ankylostomiasis is a 'worm disease' to which miners are subject in some localities, is caused by vast numbers of small parasitic worms (Ankylostoma or Anchylostoma duodenale) in the duodenum or upper portions of the intestinal canal. Deriving their sustenance from the system, these worms produce anaemia or bloodlessness (that is, deficiency of the ...
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ankylostomiasis Hookworm disease caused by Ancylostoma duodenale and characterized by eosinophilia, anemia, emaciation, dyspepsia, and, in children with severe long-continued infections, swelling of the abdomen with mental and physical maldevelopment.
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hookworm (def. 2).
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