Anisakis
Anisakis
Anisakis (pronunciation: /ænɪˈsækɪs/) is a genus of parasitic nematodes, which have life cycles involving fish and marine mammals. They are responsible for the disease anisakiasis, a human parasitic infection of the gastrointestinal tract.
Etymology
The term "Anisakis" is derived from the Greek words "anisos" (meaning unequal) and "akis" (meaning point or spike). This refers to the unequal spicules, or sharp points, found in the male of the species.
Related Terms
- Anisakiasis: A parasitic disease caused by anisakis nematodes that can invade the stomach wall or intestine of humans.
- Nematode: A phylum of worms also known as roundworms, of which Anisakis is a genus.
- Parasitism: A non-mutual symbiotic relationship between species, where one species, the parasite, benefits at the expense of the other, the host.
- Marine Mammals: Aquatic mammals that rely on the ocean for their existence, a common host for Anisakis.
- Gastrointestinal Tract: An organ system within humans and other animals where digestion takes place. It is often the site of Anisakis infection.
Pronunciation
The term "Anisakis" is pronounced as /ænɪˈsækɪs/.
See Also
- Helminthiasis: Infestations of parasitic worms (helminths) in the human body.
- Zoonosis: Infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites that spread between animals and humans.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anisakis
- Wikipedia's article - Anisakis
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