capillariasis

capillariasis

 [kap″ĭ-lah-ri´ah-sis] infection with nematodes of the genus Capillaria, especially C. philippinensis. Symptoms include severe diarrhea and malabsorption that can be fatal.

ca·pil·la·ri·a·sis

(kap'i-lār-ī'ă-sis), A disease caused by infection with nematodes of the genus Capillaria.

capillariasis

An infection with the parasitic worm Capillaria phillipinensis which invades the lining of the small intestine causing pain and severe diarrhoea and interfering with the absorption of food.