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schistosomiasis (s) (noun), schistosomiases (pl)
Any of various generally tropical diseases caused by infestation with schistosomes (worms), widespread in rural areas of Africa, Asia, and Latin America from contaminated water, and characterized by infection and gradual destruction of the tissues of the kidneys, liver, and other organs.
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