1. Plural of ancylostomiasis; parasitic infections of the small intestine caused by hookworms of the genus Ancylostoma, characterized by anemia and malnutrition.
Usage: medical; plural form; also called hookworm disease

Examples

• Ancylostomiases remain a significant public health concern in tropical and subtropical regions.
• The prevalence of ancylostomiases has decreased in developed countries due to improved sanitation.
• Patients with ancylostomiases often suffer from iron-deficiency anemia.
• Treatment of ancylostomiases typically involves anthelmintic medications.
• Multiple ancylostomiases cases were reported in the rural community after the flood.
• Ancylostomiases can be prevented through proper hygiene and wearing shoes in endemic areas.