trichuriasis

[ trik-uh-rahy-uh-sis ]

nounPathology.
  1. intestinal infestation with the roundworm Trichuris trichiura, producing nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, common in tropical areas with poor sanitation.

Origin of trichuriasis

1
1920–25; <New Latin Trichur(is) genus name (trich-trich- + Greek our(á) tail + -is adj. ending) + -iasis

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British Dictionary definitions for trichuriasis

trichuriasis

/ (ˌtrɪkjʊəˈraɪəsɪs) /


noun
  1. infection of the large intestine with the whipworm Trichuris trichiura, resulting in anaemia, weakness, etc

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