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giardiasis

/ˌdʒɑːrˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/

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noun

/ˌdʒɑːrˈdaɪ.ə.sɪs/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее кишечную инфекцию, вызываемую простейшими, обнаруженными в загрязненной пище или воде, характеризующуюся диареей, тошнотой, метеоризмом и дискомфортом в животе.

A noun referring to an intestinal infection caused by protozoa found in contaminated food or water, characterized by diarrhea, nausea, flatulence, and abdominal discomfort.

uncountable

  1. Intestinal infectionC1formalmedical

    An infection of the small intestine caused by the protozoan parasite Giardia lamblia, typically contracted from contaminated water or food.

    ruКишечная инфекция

    • The hikers contracted giardiasis after drinking untreated stream water.
    • Symptoms of giardiasis include diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea.
    • Treatment for giardiasis usually involves a course of specific antibiotics.
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  • giardiases plural form
  • giardiases' possessive plural form
  • giardiasis's possessive singular form