(pathology) Any of various diseases of humans caused by parasitic blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma.

(zoology) A parasitic flatworm which needs two hosts to complete its life cycle. The immature form infests freshwater snails and the adult lives in the blood vessels of birds and mammals, causing bilharzia in humans.

plural of schistosome

Any drug used to combat schistosomiasis.

Serving as a schistosomicide.

plural of schistosomiasis

plural of schistocyte

Of or pertaining to schistocytes.

(geology) Of or relating to schist. / (geology) Having the character of schist.

Of or pertaining to the schistosome or to schistosomiasis