noun
- Plural of giardiasis; infections caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia, characterized by severe diarrhea and intestinal distress.
Usage: Medical/scientific term; Plural form
Examples
- The public health department investigated multiple giardiases linked to contaminated water supplies.
- Giardiases are commonly transmitted through untreated drinking water in developing regions.
- Travelers returning from remote areas sometimes develop giardiases weeks after exposure.
- The clinic treated several cases of giardiases in children who attended the same summer camp.