Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Schistose

👉 Schistosomiasis, also known as schistosomiasis or schistosomiasis complex, is a parasitic disease caused by Schistosoma mansoni. This infection affects the small intestine of humans and animals, specifically causing worms to multiply in the intestinal lining. The term "schistose" comes from the Latin word "schiroidum," which means "worm." The specific type of schistosomiasis that causes this disease is called

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