echinococcosis
Definition
- Noun:
- A parasitic disease caused by infection with the larval stages of tapeworms of the genus Echinococcus: Echinococcosis is a zoonotic condition where humans become intermediate hosts, typically by accidentally ingesting tapeworm eggs. The larvae form slow-growing cysts, most commonly in the liver or lungs.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The patient was diagnosed with hepatic echinococcosis after presenting with abdominal pain.
- Veterinary control of dogs is crucial for preventing echinococcosis in rural communities.
- There are two main forms of the disease: cystic echinococcosis and alveolar echinococcosis.
Advanced Usage
- "Alveolar echinococcosis": A more severe and invasive form of the disease caused by , which behaves like a malignant tumor.
- Alveolar echinoccosis requires long-term treatment and has a higher mortality rate.
- "Cystic echinococcosis / Hydatid disease": The more common form caused by , characterized by fluid-filled cysts.
- Surgery is often necessary to remove the large cysts of cystic echinococcosis.
Variants and Related Words
- Echinococcal (adj): Pertaining to or caused by echinococci.
- The scan revealed an echinococcal cyst.
- Echinococcus (n): The genus name of the small tapeworm responsible for the disease.
- The life cycle of Echinococcus involves canines and ungulates.
Synonyms
- Hydatid disease: A common synonym, especially for the cystic form.
- Hydatidosis: An alternative medical term for the condition.
Related Phrases / Collocations
- Human echinococcosis: Specifies the disease in humans.
- Canine echinococcosis: Refers to the tapeworm infection in its definitive host (dogs, foxes, etc.).
- To contract echinococcosis: To become infected with the disease.
- People can contract echinococcosis from contaminated soil or unwashed vegetables.
Noun
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infestation with larval echinococci (tapeworms)
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