Glossary about Hydatid Disease

Glossary

Anaphylaxis: A type of hypersensitivity reaction

Endemic: A disease is said to be endemic when it is constantly present to greater extent in a particular locality

Metastasis: The spread of a disease to another part of the body

Parasite: An animal or plant that lives in or on a host

Urticaria: An itchy skin eruption; an allergic response

Zoonosis: An animal disease that can be transmitted to humans