schistosomiasis mansoni

noun

schistosomiasis man·​soni -ˈman(t)-sə-ˌnī How to pronounce schistosomiasis mansoni (audio)
: schistosomiasis caused by a schistosome (Schistosoma mansoni) occurring chiefly in central Africa and eastern South America and predominantly involving infestation of the mesenteric and portal veins

called also Manson's disease

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“Schistosomiasis mansoni.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/schistosomiasis%20mansoni. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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