How Do You Spell ACANTHOCHEILONEMA PERSTANS?

Pronunciation: [ɐkˈanθət͡ʃˌe͡ɪlə͡ʊnmə pˈɜːstənz] (IPA)

Acanthocheilonema perstans is a parasitic worm of the Onchocercidae family, found primarily in cattle and humans in Africa. Its name can be broken down into its phonetic parts: əˌkænθoʊkiːlɵˈniːmə ˈpɜːrstænz. The word begins with the unstressed schwa sound followed by a stressed KAN sound. The next syllable is stressed and includes the TH sound, a long EE vowel sound, and the L sound. The final syllable includes the N sound, a short E sound, and the M sound. The silent P is likely included in the spelling for etymological reasons.

ACANTHOCHEILONEMA PERSTANS Meaning and Definition

1. Acanthocheilonema perstans is a parasitic roundworm belonging to the family Onchocercidae and is commonly found in humans in certain areas of Africa and South America. It is also known as Microfilaria perstans or Mansonella perstans.

   Acanthocheilonema perstans is transmitted through the bite of infected female blackflies (genus Simulium), which serve as intermediate hosts for the development of the parasite. Once inside the human host, the microscopic larvae called microfilariae migrate to various body tissues, including the skin, abdomen, and eye, where they develop into adult worms.

   The adult worms of Acanthocheilonema perstans are long and slender, measuring around 15 to 39 millimeters in length. Unlike other filarial worms, they lack the ability to produce skin nodules or cause severe symptoms. However, they can still cause chronic and persistent symptoms, including generalized itching, abdominal pain, joint pain, fatigue, and occasionally eye involvement.

   Diagnosis of Acanthocheilonema perstans infection is primarily done through the microscopic examination of blood samples. The presence of microfilariae in the bloodstream is typically detected using thick and thin blood smears, or through membrane filtration techniques.

   The treatment for Acanthocheilonema perstans infection usually involves medications such as ivermectin or albendazole, which can effectively kill the microfilariae and reduce symptoms. However, adult worms are often harder to eliminate, and repeated treatment may be necessary. Vector control methods, like the use of insecticides to eliminate blackfly breeding sites, are also employed to prevent transmission.

   Overall, Acanthocheilonema per

2. Filaria perstans.

   A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

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Etymology of ACANTHOCHEILONEMA PERSTANS

The word "Acanthocheilonema perstans" is a scientific name given to a filarial nematode parasite that infects humans.

The etymology of this word is as follows:

- Acantho: Derived from the Greek word "akantha", meaning "thorn" or "spine", which refers to the presence of thorny or spiny structures in the parasite's body.

- Cheilo: Derived from the Greek word "cheilos", meaning "lip" or "edge", which refers to the shape of the parasite's mouth or head.

- Nema: Derived from the Greek word "nema", meaning "thread", which refers to the worm-like appearance of the parasite.