trichuriasis
[ trik-uh-rahy-uh-sis ]
nounPathology.
intestinal infestation with the roundworm Trichuris trichiura, producing nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, common in tropical areas with poor sanitation.
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British Dictionary definitions for trichuriasis
trichuriasis
/ (ˌtrɪkjʊəˈraɪəsɪs) /
noun
infection of the large intestine with the whipworm Trichuris trichiura, resulting in anaemia, weakness, etc
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