hookworm disease


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hookworm disease

n.
An infestation with hookworms, usually in the small intestine, marked by gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, and progressive anemia. Also called ancylostomiasis.
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hookworm disease

n
(Pathology) the nontechnical name for ancylostomiasis
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Noun1.hookworm disease - infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
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helminthiasis - infestation of the body with parasitic worms
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