Noun: leishmaniosis leesh,mey-nee'ow-sis
- Visceral leishmaniasis, a severe form of leishmaniasis affecting internal organs, characterized by fever, weight loss, and enlargement of the spleen and liver
"leishmaniosis is a significant health concern in many tropical regions";
- leishmaniasis, kala-azar
Type of: protozoal infection
Encyclopedia: Leishmaniosis