The word "anquilostomiasis" is mainly used in written contexts, especially in scientific literature related to parasitology. It describes an infectious disease caused by parasitic hookworms.
Example sentences
La anquilostomiasis es una enfermedad parasitaria causada por anquilostomas.
Translation: Anquilostomiasis is a parasitic disease caused by hookworms.
La anquilostomiasis puede afectar gravemente la salud si no es tratada a tiempo.
Translation: Anquilostomiasis can seriously affect health if not treated promptly.
Idiomatic expressions
The term "anquilostomiasis" is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions in Spanish.
Etymology
The word "anquilostomiasis" comes from the Greek roots "ankýlos" (which means bent) and "stóma" (which means mouth), combined with the suffix "-iasis" denoting a condition or disease.