ankylostomiasis
noun
an·ky·lo·sto·mi·a·sis
ˌaŋ-ki-ˌlō-stə-ˈmī-ə-səs
less common variant of ancylostomiasis
: infestation with or disease caused by hookworms
especially
: a lethargic anemic state in humans due to blood loss from hookworms feeding in the small intestine
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“Ankylostomiasis.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ankylostomiasis. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.
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