trichina

American  

[trih-kahy-nuh] / trɪˈkaɪ nə /

noun

plural

trichinae

1. a nematode, Trichinella spiralis, the adults of which live in the intestine and produce larvae that encyst in the muscle tissue, especially in pigs, rats, and humans.

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trichina British  

/ trɪˈkaɪnə /

noun

1. a parasitic nematode worm, Trichinella spiralis , occurring in the intestines of pigs, rats, and man and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscle

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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

Example Sentences

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

It 111 obviates the possibility of trichina infection absolutely.”

From The Dominant Dollar by Ralph, Lester

The muscle of the pig is often infested by a minute animal parasite, or worm, called trichina spiralis.

From A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene For Educational Institutions and General Readers by Hutchison, Joseph Chrisman

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 echinococcus has been found as an embolus, and it is highly probable that the cysticercus, the trichina, and other animal parasites may be disseminated as emboli over the body.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various