Trichinella
Trichinella Trich·i·nel·la (trĭk’ə-něl’ə)
n.
A genus of parasitic nematodes, including the species Trichinella spiralis, which causes trichinosis.
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verb (used with object), trichinized, trichinizing. Pathology. 1. to infect with trichinae. verb 1. (transitive) to infest (an organism) with trichinae
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- Trichinosis
noun, Pathology. 1. a disease resulting from infestation with Trichinella spiralis, occurring in humans, caused by ingestion of infested, undercooked pork, and characterized by fever, muscle weakness, and diarrhea. noun 1. a disease characterized by nausea, fever, diarrhoea, and swelling of the muscles, caused by ingestion of pork infected with trichina larvae Also called trichiniasis […]
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adjective, Pathology. 1. pertaining to or of the nature of trichinosis. 2. infected with trichinae. adjective 1. of, relating to, or having trichinosis 2. infested with trichinae trichinous trich·i·nous (trĭk’ə-nəs, trĭ-kī’-) adj. Containing trichina. Of or relating to trichinae or trichinosis.
- Trichion
noun, plural trichia [trik-ee-uh] /ˈtrɪk i ə/ (Show IPA), trichions. Physical Anthropology. 1. the point of intersection of the normal hairline and the middle line of the forehead.