Trichiniasis (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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned about the risks of trichiniasis associated with consuming undercooked or raw game meats.
- Symptoms of trichiniasis typically appear within 1-4 weeks after ingestion of infected meat, including abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever.
- Eating inadequately cooked pork sausage was the cause of the recent outbreak of trichiniasis in the rural community.
- If left untreated, trichiniasis can lead to serious complications such as heart or lung failure, so prompt medical attention is crucial.
- After conducting tests, the doctor diagnosed the patient with trichiniasis, a parasitic infection caused by eating contaminated pork.