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trypanosomiasis Definition

trypa·no·so·mia·sis (trip′ə nə sō mīə sis, tri pan′ə-)

noun

any disease caused by a trypanosome

Etymology: ModL: see trypanosome & -iasis

trypanosomiasis Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • control: This implies that farmers need only treat older and larger animals within their herds with insecticide to control trypanosomiasis, thus saving them money.
  • treat: The project has developed and distributed posters and leaflets on How to check for and treat trypanosomiasis.
  • cause: One of the most serious diseases to these animals is trypanosomiasis caused by Trypanosoma evansi.
  • transmit: In order to transmit trypanosomiasis infected tsetse flies must land on and bite the animal.

Adjective modifier

  • bovine: Prevalence of bovine trypanosomiasis of up to 40 % has been reported.
  • African: It contributed to the fight against African trypanosomiasis in two ways.
  • American: American trypanosomiasis ( Chagas ' disease ) in most countries.
  • human: Objectives The project aimed to reduce the burden of both cattle and human trypanosomiasis through cost-effective and sustainable management of the former.
  • animal: The aim is to halt transmission of human and animal trypanosomiasis by progressively eliminating tsetse populations throughout the endemic regions of Africa.

Modifies a noun

  • control: Traditionally, trypanosomiasis control has been achieved using a variety of methods, often used in combination to increase their efficacy.
  • vector: Impact The project made good progress in helping to identify the fly species that are probable bovine trypanosomiasis vectors in the area.

Noun used with modifier

  • cattle: Unfortunately, to avoid cattle trypanosomiasis, farmers are often forced away from these more productive grazing lands to marginal areas.
  • animal: Use of drugs ( chemotherapy ), livestock resistant breeds or insecticides helps protect livestock and control animal trypanosomiasis.
  • control: Impact This research used the most up to date DNA profiling techniques to identify practical strategies to help farmers control trypanosomiasis.

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