词汇 | hookworm |
释义 | hookworm noun uk /ˈhʊk.wɜːm/ us /ˈhʊk.wɝːm/ [ C ] any of various worms that have strong hooks that can hold on to the inside of the intestines of a human or animal and cause disease: Parasites, notably hookworms, suck blood from intestines, greatly sapping the strength of those who are infected. Hookworms and roundworms are intestinal parasites that are commonly found in very young puppies and kittens. Compare roundworm [ U ] a disease caused by hookworms that get into the intestines and suck blood, causing anaemia(= a lack of red blood cells in the blood): He tried to eliminate diseases such as hookworm and yellow fever. The soldiers contracted malaria, dysentery, dengue fever, hookworm, and typhus. Synonym ancylostomiasis One of the samples contained hookworms, which are even more infectious to humans. It is a nematode similar to the hookworm that infects humans. They found that 74 percent of the pregnant women in the region were infected with hookworm. Worms, snails, slugs & similar animals annelid centipede earthworm echinococcus escargot fluke gastropod leech limacine millepede minibeast nematode pill bug roly-poly roundworm slug snail woodlouse worm You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Digestive disorders Disorders & diseases of the heart & blood |
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