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giardiasis

gi·ar·di·a·sis [ j aar d əssiss, jee ər dəssiss, jaar dəssiss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
parasitic infection of gut: an infection of the gut with the waterborne microscopic protozoan giardia. It is usually caused by drinking contaminated water and results in severe diarrhea and vomiting.

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