schistosomal
/ʃɪsˈtoʊsəməl/
adjective
- Relating to or caused by parasitic flatworms of the genus Schistosoma.
- Public health campaigns focus on preventing schistosomal diseases in rural communities.
- The patient was diagnosed with a schistosomal infection after traveling to a tropical region.
- Schistosomal eggs can cause severe damage to the liver and intestines.