Myositis Trichinosa (Noun)
Meaning
Infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with myositis trichinosa after consuming undercooked pork sausage.
- Myositis trichinosa is a serious condition that occurs when parasitic larvae are ingested through contaminated meat.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns against the risks of myositis trichinosa from eating raw or undercooked game meats.
- The symptoms of myositis trichinosa typically develop within two to seven days after ingesting contaminated meat.
- Proper cooking and handling of pork products can prevent the spread of myositis trichinosa.