hookworm
🇺🇸
/ˈhʊkwɜːrm/
🇬🇧
/ˈhʊkwɜːm/
noun
R
A type of parasitic worm that lives in the intestines and feeds on the host's blood.
The doctor warned about the dangers of hookworm and the importance of proper sanitation.
R
An intestinal infection caused by hookworms, leading to anemia and other health issues.
Hookworm infection is common in areas with poor sanitation, causing fatigue and weakness.
translation
A type of parasitic worm that lives in the intestines and feeds on the host's blood.; An intestinal infection caused by hookworms, leading to anemia and other health issues.
Word Forms
Plural
hookworms