schistosomiasis haematobium
noun
schistosomiasis hae·ma·to·bi·um
-ˌhē-mə-ˈtō-bē-əm 
: schistosomiasis caused by a schistosome (Schistosoma haematobium) occurring over most of Africa and in Asia Minor and predominantly involving infestation of the veins of the urinary bladder
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“Schistosomiasis haematobium.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/schistosomiasis%20haematobium. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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