noun
- Plural of ascariasis; infections caused by parasitic roundworms of the genus Ascaris, typically affecting the small intestine.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Plural form
Examples
- Ascariases are among the most common helminthic infections worldwide.
- The doctor diagnosed multiple cases of ascariases in the rural community.
- Ascariases can cause malnutrition and stunted growth in children.
- Treatment for ascariases typically involves antiparasitic medications.
- Public health campaigns aim to reduce the incidence of ascariases in developing regions.