Trichinosis (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
- Trichinosis is typically spread through undercooked or raw pork contaminated with the parasite trichinella.
- The most common way to contract trichinosis is by consuming inadequately cooked pork that contains trichina larvae.
- A recent outbreak of trichinosis was reported among individuals who consumed infected wild boar meat.
- Trichinosis symptoms may range from mild to severe, and if left untreated, the larvae can migrate to the muscles and central nervous system.
- Raw or undercooked pork, wild game, or bear meat is a common source of trichinosis, emphasizing the need for proper food handling and cooking techniques.