ascariasis
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as·ca·ri·a·sis
(ăs′kə-rī′ə-sĭs)n.
Infestation with or disease caused by the parasitic roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides.
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ascariasis
(ˌæskəˈraɪəsɪs)n
(Pathology) infestation of the intestines with the roundworm Ascaris lumbricoides, causing abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, weight loss, etc
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as•ca•ri•a•sis
(ˌæs kəˈraɪ ə sɪs)n.
infestation with ascarids.
[1885–90]
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| Noun | 1. |  ascariasis - infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundwormsinfestation - the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites |
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ascaridiose
ascariasis
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