Definition

Noun: A parasitic disease caused by an infestation of the human intestines with roundworms of the genus Ascaris, most commonly Ascaris lumbricoides. The condition results from ingesting eggs from contaminated food, water, or soil.

Usage

The word "ascariasis" is a medical and scientific term. It is used as a non-count noun to name the disease state itself. * Poor sanitation can lead to a high prevalence of ascariasis in a community. * The doctor diagnosed the child with ascariasis after examining the stool sample.

Examples

• Ascariasis is one of the most common helminthic infections worldwide.
• Symptoms of ascariasis can include abdominal discomfort and intestinal blockage in severe cases.
• Public health campaigns focusing on hygiene are crucial for controlling ascariasis.

Advanced Usage

• The term is used in epidemiology to discuss the burden and distribution of the disease.
  • The study mapped the global incidence of ascariasis.

Variants and Related Words

• Ascaris (n): The genus name of the parasitic roundworm that causes the disease.
  • The life cycle of Ascaris lumbricoides involves migration through the lungs.

Synonyms

• Roundworm infection (This is a more general, layperson's term that can refer to ascariasis but may also include other nematode infections.)

Different Meanings

"Ascariasis" has a single, specific meaning in medical parasitology. It does not have other common definitions.

Noun

1. infestation of the human intestine with Ascaris roundworms