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ankylostomiasis \an`ky*los*to*mi"a*sis\, ancylostomiasis
\an`cy*los*to*mi"a*sis\([a^][ng]`k[i^]*l[o^]s*t[-o]*m[imac]"[.a]*s[i^]s),
n. [NL., fr. Ankylostoma, var. of Agchylostoma, generic name
of one genus of the parasitic nematodes.] (Med.)
A disease caused by the hookworm parasites of the genus
{Ancylostoma} (especially {Ancylostoma duodenale}), and
{Necator americanus}. Typically, infection in humans occurs
in the small intestine. In the small intestine they suck the
blood from the wall and, when present in large numbers,
produce a severe anaemia. Called also {miner's anaemia},
{tunnel disease}, {brickmaker's anaemia}, {Egyptian
chlorosis}.
[Webster 1913 Suppl. + AS]