ScienceAugust 21, 2026

cyclosporiasis

SY-klo-spuh-RY-uh-sis

Definition

An intestinal infection caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically transmitted through contaminated food or water.

Etymology

The name is derived from the Greek 'kyklos' (circle) and 'spora' (seed or spore), combined with the suffix '-iasis' indicating a pathological condition or disease.

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