Hookworm (Noun)
Meaning 1
Parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- In tropical regions, hookworm is a common illness caused by the parasitic worm's larvae entering the body through bare feet.
- Hookworm infections can lead to anemia, weight loss, and fatigue in severe cases if left untreated.
- The microscopic hookworm larvae can penetrate the skin on contact with contaminated soil.
- Ancylostoma duodenale is a type of hookworm that is typically found in humans and is often transmitted through fecal contamination.
- Malnutrition and hookworm infections often co-occur in impoverished communities due to poor sanitation and lack of clean water.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.