A class of glycosphingolipids containing the sequence GalNAcβ(1,4)Glcβ-Cer (N-acetylgalactosamine, glucose, ceramide)

A jagged red blood cell fragment without central pallor, consequent to passage through small vessels with microthrombi, leaky prosthetic heart valves etc.

(pathology) Any of various diseases of humans caused by parasitic blood flukes of the genus Schistosoma.

(zoology) A parasitic flatworm which needs two hosts to complete its life cycle. The immature form infests freshwater snails and the adult lives in the blood vessels of birds and mammals, causing bilharzia in humans.

plural of schistosome

plural of schistosomiasis

Serving as a schistosomicide.

plural of schistosomicide

Any drug used to combat schistosomiasis.

(geology) Of or relating to schist. / (geology) Having the character of schist.