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hookworm

/'hʊk,wɜrm/

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noun
infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
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hookworm disease

type of:
helminthiasis
noun
parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts
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type of:
nematode nematode worm roundworm

Definition that contains hookworm

family ancylostomatidae hookworms
ancylostomatidae hookworms