Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

helminthiasis

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.07 in modern English

Syllables
helminthi-a-sis
IPA
21
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

Etymology

From helminth (“parasitic flatworm or roundworm”) + -iasis.

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What does helminthiasis mean?
Any of various infectious diseases comprising and developing from infestation with any of various parasitic worms.
Where does helminthiasis come from?
From helminth (“parasitic flatworm or roundworm”) + -iasis.

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