parasitosis
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par·a·sit·o·sis

noun \-sə-ˈtō-səs, -ˌsī-\
plural par·a·sit·o·ses\-ˌsēz\

Definition of PARASITOSIS

: infestation with or disease caused by parasites

Origin of PARASITOSIS

New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1899

par·a·sit·o·sis

noun \-sə-ˈtō-səs, -ˌsīt-ˈō-\   (Medical Dictionary)
plural ; par·a·sit·o·ses \-ˌsēz\ (audio pronunciation)

Medical Definition of PARASITOSIS

: infestation with or disease caused by parasites

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