Definition

A disease caused by infection with hookworms, leading to symptoms like anemia and fatigue.

Example

Ancylostomiasis can lead to serious health issues if left untreated.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of ancylostomiasis?

No, what's that?

It's a disease caused by hookworms that can lead to anemia.

That sounds serious! How do people get it?

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ancylostomiasis is formed from "ancylostoma" (from Greek "ankylos" meaning crooked or bent and "stoma" meaning mouth) and the suffix "-iasis" (meaning a pathological condition). The term refers to a disease caused by the hookworm Ancylostoma duodenale, which has a bent mouth that allows it to attach to the intestinal wall.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'crooked mouth' ('ancylostoma') of the hookworm causing a 'disease' ('-iasis') in the body.

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