Ankylostomiasis
Pronunciation : An`ky*los*to*mi"a*sis
Part of Speech : n. [NL.
Definition : Defn: A disease due to the presence of the parasites Agchylostoma duodenale, Uncinaria (subgenus Necator) americana, or allied nematodes, in the small intestine. When present in large numbers they produce a severe an?mia by sucking the blood from the intestinal walls. Called also miner's an?mia, tunnel disease, brickmaker's an?mia, Egyptian chlorosis.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913