visceral leishmaniasis
The most severe form of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the…The most severe form of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, in which the parasite migrates to the internal organs such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, often resulting in the death of the host.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable, usually)The most severe form of leishmaniasis, a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Leishmania, in which the parasite migrates to the internal organs such as the liver, spleen, and bone marrow, often resulting in the death of the host.
- leishmaniasis of the viscera
Forms
plural: visceral leishmaniases| Singular | visceral leishmaniasis |
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uncountable
Synonyms
6 synonyms- leishmaniasis of the viscera:kala-azarAssam feverdumdum fever
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable
See also
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