trichinosis

[ trik-uh-noh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a disease resulting from infestation with Trichinella spiralis, occurring in humans, caused by ingestion of infested, undercooked pork, and characterized by fever, muscle weakness, and diarrhea.

trichinosis

/ ˌtrɪkɪˈnəʊsɪs /

noun

1. a disease characterized by nausea, fever, diarrhoea, and swelling of the muscles, caused by ingestion of pork infected with trichina larvae Also calledtrichiniasisˌtrɪkɪˈnaɪəsɪs

trichinosis

/ trĭk′ə-nō′sĭs /

1. A disease caused by the parasitic nematode Trichinella spiralis that is ingested as larvae found in the muscle tissue of undercooked meat, especially pork. Once digested, the larvae develop into adult worms in the intestinal tract. Trichinosis is characterized by fever, intestinal pain, nausea, muscular pain, and edema.

trichinosis

1. A disease caused by eating raw or undercooked pork infested with a kind of worm that lives as a parasite . The disease is characterized by nausea, diarrhea , and pain and swelling in the muscles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichinosis¹

First recorded in 1865–70; trichin(a) + -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichinosis¹

C19: from New Latin trichina

Example Sentences

It is fairly constant in trichinosis, uncinariasis, filariasis, and echinococcus disease.

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Trichinosis is one of the most fatal of diseases, but fortunately is not common.

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In about ten days the animal showed the most marked symptoms of trichinosis.

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On the 26th of April the animal seemed to be attacked with symptoms of Trichinosis.

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This causes a painful and often fatal disease known as trichinosis.

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