uncinariasis

[ uhn-suh-nuh-rahy-uh-sis ]

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noun

Pathology.

hookworm ( def 2 ).

uncinariasis

/ ˌʌ�Բ�ɪ��əˈ��ɪə��ɪ�� /

noun

the condition of being infested with hookworms; hookworm disease

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Word History and Origins

Origin of uncinariasis¹

1900–05; < New Latin Uncinar ( ia ) name of the genus ( Latin �ܲԳ�ī�� ( us ) ( uncinate ) + -�� -aria ) + -iasis -iasis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of uncinariasis¹

C20: via New Latin ��Գ��, from Late Latin �ܲԳ�ī��us a hook, from Latin uncus

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Example Sentences

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The negro race seems to be more susceptible to certain diseases, such as tuberculosis and smallpox, less so to others, as yellow fever, malaria and uncinariasis.

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unciform uncinate

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