leishmaniasisnoun [ U ]
/ˌliːʃ.məˈnaɪ.ə.sɪs//ˌliːʃ.məˈnaɪ.ə.sɪs/a disease caused by a parasite (= a small creature that lives in the body of other creatures) that is spread by the bite of sandflies. It can affect the skin, mouth, or organs inside the body:
Leishmaniasis has spread in the US in recent years as a result of military deployments.
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