giardiasis

/ˌʤiɑrˈdaɪəsɪs/
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Definitions of giardiasis
  1. noun
    infection of the intestines with protozoa found in contaminated food and water; characterized by diarrhea and nausea and flatulence and abdominal discomfort
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    type of:
    protozoal infection
    any infection caused by a protozoan
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