noun
- a parasitic disease of animals and humans caused by coccidia, typically affecting the intestinal tract
Usage: veterinary; medical
Examples
- The veterinarian diagnosed coccidiosis in the young calves.
- Proper sanitation helps prevent coccidiosis in poultry farms.
- The puppies were treated with medication for coccidiosis.
- Coccidiosis can cause severe diarrhea in infected animals.
- The farmer implemented strict hygiene measures to control coccidiosis outbreaks.
- Laboratory tests confirmed the presence of coccidiosis in the flock.