sán máng
Definition
- Noun:
- Schistosome: A parasitic flatworm (trematode) of the genus Schistosoma, commonly known as a blood fluke, which causes the disease schistosomiasis in humans and other mammals.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Sán máng ký sinh trong mạch máu. (Schistosomes parasitize blood vessels.)
- Bệnh do sán máng gây ra là một vấn đề sức khỏe nghiêm trọng. (The disease caused by schistosomes is a serious health problem.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used primarily in medical, biological, and public health contexts to discuss parasitic infections, life cycles, and disease control.
Variants and Related Words
- Sán máu: An older or alternative Vietnamese term for the same parasite, literally "blood fluke."
- Sán máu còn được gọi là sán máng. (Blood fluke is also called schistosome.)
Synonyms
- Blood fluke: Common English name for schistosomes.
- Schistosome: The formal biological term.
Related Terms
- Schistosomiasis: The disease caused by infection with schistosomes, also known as bilharzia.
- Bệnh sán máng còn được gọi là schistosomiasis. (Schistosome disease is also called schistosomiasis.)