schistosoma

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Noun schistosoma has 1 sense

Schistosoma, genus Schistosoma - type genus of the family Schistosomatidae: blood flukes
--₁ is a kind of worm genus
--₁ is a member of Schistosomatidae, family Schistosomatidae
--₁ has members: schistosome, blood fluke

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Schistosoma

Definition: Schistosoma is a genus of parasitic worms that causes the medical condition known as schistosomiasis.

Parts of Speech:

Noun - singular: schistosoma; plural: schistosomas or schistosomes

Senses:

A type of parasitic worm found in tropical and subtropical regions, responsible for schistosomiasis in humans and animals.

Sample Sentences:

The schistosoma burrows into the host's skin and migrates to various organs.
Infected individuals may experience fever and abdominal pain due to schistosoma.
Health organizations are working to control the spread of schistosoma in endemic areas.

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