noun
- a parasitic disease caused by hookworms of the genus Ancylostoma, transmitted through contaminated soil and characterized by anemia and malnutrition
Usage: medical term; also called hookworm disease
Examples
- Ankylostomiasis is endemic in tropical and subtropical regions with poor sanitation.
- The patient was diagnosed with ankylostomiasis after showing signs of severe anemia.
- Wearing shoes and improving sanitation can help prevent ankylostomiasis.
- Ankylostomiasis affects millions of people in developing countries.
- Treatment for ankylostomiasis typically involves antiparasitic medications.