whipworm

American  

[hwip-wurm, wip-] / ˈʰwɪpˌwɜrm, ˈwɪp- /

noun

1. any of several parasitic nematodes of the genus Trichuris, having a long, slender, whiplike anterior end.

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whipworm British  

/ ˈwɪpˌwɜːm /

noun

1. any of several parasitic nematode worms of the genus Trichuris, esp T. trichiura, having a whiplike body and living in the intestines of mammals

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Etymology

Origin of whipworm

First recorded in 1870–75; whip + worm

Example Sentences

Scientists studying ancient sewer drains at the Roman fort of Vindolanda, located near Hadrian's Wall, have uncovered evidence that the people living there were infected with three different intestinal parasites: roundworm, whipworm, and Giardia duodenalis.

From Science Daily

About 28% of the samples contained eggs from either roundworm or whipworm.

From Science Daily

The sediment came from a defensive ditch and also contained roundworm and whipworm eggs.

From Science Daily

The code name for the massive operation to catch Miller, in the summer and fall of 1984, was “Whipworm,” a reference to an intestinal parasite.

From Los Angeles Times

Cambridge University researcher Tianyi Wang said roundworm was the most common infection, but whipworm infection was also found.

From BBC