cryptosporidiosis

cryptosporidiosis
noun (plural cryptosporidioses) Etymology: New Latin Date: 1982 infection with or disease caused by cryptosporidia

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  • cryptosporidiosis — cryp·to·spo·rid·i·o·sis …   English syllables

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