noun
- Plural of leishmaniasis; parasitic diseases caused by Leishmania protozoa, transmitted by sand flies, affecting the skin, mucous membranes, or internal organs.
Usage: medical/scientific term; plural form
Examples
- Leishmaniasises are endemic in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The research team studied multiple leishmaniasises affecting populations in Central America.
- Cutaneous leishmaniasises cause skin lesions that can persist for months.
- Public health officials are working to control leishmaniasises in affected areas.
- Different leishmaniasises require different treatment approaches depending on the Leishmania species involved.