cryptosporidiosis

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English

Etymology

From cryptosporidium +‎ -osis.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /kɹip.toʊ.spɔɹ.i.diˈoʊ.səs/

Noun

cryptosporidiosis (uncountable)

  1. A disease affecting the intestines of mammals that is caused by cryptosporidium, a protozoan parasite.

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