trichinous

[ trik-uh-nuhs ]

adjective

, Pathology.

1. pertaining to or of the nature of trichinosis.
2. infected with trichinae.

trichinous

/ ˈtrɪkɪnəs /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or having trichinosis
2. infested with trichinae

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichinous¹

First recorded in 1855–60; trichin(a) + -ous

Example Sentences

Symptoms.—The eating of trichinous flesh is not always followed by this disease.

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