Trichuriasis Definition

trĭkyə-rīə-sĭs
trichuriases
noun
Infestation of the large intestine with the whipworm Trichuris trichiura. It is usually asymptomatic, but in massive infections can cause diarrhea or rectal prolapse.
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Other Word Forms of Trichuriasis

Noun

Singular:
trichuriasis
Plural:
trichuriases

Origin of Trichuriasis

  • New Latin Trichūris genus name (trich(o)–) (Greek ourā tail ors- in Indo-European roots) –iasis

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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Words Starting With

TTRTRI

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SISSIS

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