noun
- Plural of ankylostomiasis; parasitic infections caused by hookworms of the genus Ancylostoma, characterized by anemia and intestinal damage.
Usage: medical; plural form; also called hookworm disease
Examples
- Ankylostomiases remain a significant public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple cases of ankylostomiases in the rural community.
- Improved sanitation has reduced the prevalence of ankylostomiases in developed countries.
- Patients with ankylostomiases often suffer from severe anemia and malnutrition.
- Treatment protocols for ankylostomiases typically involve antiparasitic medications.