Definition of Babesiosis

1. Noun. (pathology) A malaria-like parasitic disease caused by ''Babesia'', a genus of protozoa. ¹

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Definition of Babesiosis

1. [n -SIOSES]

Medical Definition of Babesiosis

1. A rare, often severe (and sometimes fatal) illness in man that is caused by infection with the protozoal organism, Babesia microti. The disease, transmitted by ticks, occurs mostly in the Northeastern United States. The protozoan invades red blood cells causing fever, chills, sweats, joint pains, nausea, vomiting and red blood cell haemolysis (rupture) leading to anaemia. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Babesiosis

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babelisms
babelize
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babels
babery
babes
babes in arms
babesia
babesia bovis
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babesiasis
babesioses
babesiosis (current term)
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babian
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babies
babies'-breath
babies' slippers
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babified
babifies

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