trichuriasis

American

[trik-uh-rahy-uh-sis] / ˌtrɪk əˈraɪ ə sɪs /

noun

Pathology.

intestinal infestation with the roundworm Trichuris trichiura, producing nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, common in tropical areas with poor sanitation.

trichuriasis British

/ ˌtrɪkjʊəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

infection of the large intestine with the whipworm Trichuris trichiura , resulting in anaemia, weakness, etc

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Etymology

Origin of trichuriasis

1920–25; < New Latin Trichur ( is ) genus name ( trich- trich- + Greek our ( á ) tail + -is adj. ending) + -iasis

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