trichuriasis

[ trik-uh-rahy-uh-sis ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. intestinal infestation with the roundworm Trichuris trichiura, producing nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, common in tropical areas with poor sanitation.

trichuriasis

/ ˌtrɪkjʊəˈraɪəsɪs /

noun

1. infection of the large intestine with the whipworm Trichuris trichiura , resulting in anaemia, weakness, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of trichuriasis¹

1920–25; < New Latin Trichur ( is ) genus name ( trich- trich- + Greek our ( á ) tail + -is adj. ending) + -iasis