Gregarinosis

/ˌɡrɛɡərɪˈnoʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A disease or pathological condition caused by infection with gregarine parasites.

Etymology

From gregarina plus -osis (diseased condition or pathological state). Created to name diseases caused by specific organisms.

Kelly Says

The '-osis' ending is medical shorthand for diseases—gregarinosis instantly tells doctors this is a disease caused by gregarines, following the same pattern as tuberculosis or sclerosis.

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