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Vocabulary Entry
hydatidosis
|noun
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noun
A parasitic disease caused by infection with hydatid cysts, typically involving the liver and lungs.
Example Sentences
"The doctor diagnosed her with hydatidosis after the ultrasound showed cysts."
"Hydatidosis is most commonly caused by the tapeworm Echinococcus granulosus."
"Prevention of hydatidosis includes avoiding contact with infected dogs."