schistosomiasis haematobium
(redirected from bladder schistosomiasis)schis·to·so·mi·a·sis hae·ma·to·bi·um
infection with Schistosoma haematobium, the eggs of which invade the urinary tract, causing cystitis and hematuria, and possibly an increased likelihood of bladder cancer.
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schis·to·so·mi·a·sis hae·ma·to·bi·um
(skis'tō-sō-mī'ă-sis hē-mā-tō'bē-ŭm)Infection with Schistosoma haematobium, the eggs of which invade the urinary tract, causing cystitis and hematuria, and possibly an increased likelihood of bladder cancer.
Synonym(s): endemic hematuria.
Synonym(s): endemic hematuria.
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