trichina
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noun
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Etymology
Origin of trichina
1825–35; < New Latin < Greek tríchina, noun use of feminine of tríchinos of hair. See trich-, -ine 1
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Supporters claim that gamma-ray exposure offers an alternative to controversial pesticides, fumigants and preservatives, and protects human health by killing parasites like trichina worms in pork and bacteria like salmonella, which causes food poisoning.
From Time Magazine Archive
Nor was the full story of the trichina made out for a long time after Owen's discovery.
From A History of Science — Volume 4 by Williams, Henry Smith
It 111 obviates the possibility of trichina infection absolutely.”
From The Dominant Dollar by Ralph, Lester
It sometimes contains a parasite called trichina, which may be transferred to the human system, producing disease and often death.
From Hygienic Physiology : with Special Reference to the Use of Alcoholic Drinks and Narcotics by Steele, Joel Dorman
The young produced by each female trichina have been estimated at several hundred.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
The infection in man is regarded as more or less accidental, the lower animals being the normal hosts for trichinae.
From Time Magazine Archive
Thereafter the doctor tries to build up the patient's constitution so it can kill off the trichinae.
From Time Magazine Archive
By microscopic investigation the wool of the Hungary pig has been found swarming with trichinae; to a fearful extent.
From Punchinello, Volume 2, No. 29, October 15, 1870 by Various
Press it between two glass slips, and examine by transmitted light, The coiled trichinae may be readily distinguished from the muscle fiber.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887 by Various
The trichinae may live within the muscles for an indefinite period.
From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson
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