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whipworm.

Any of the genus Trichuris of roundworms that infect certain mammals

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. Any of the genus Trichuris of roundworms that infect certain mammals

    countable · uncountable
  2. Any of the genus Trichuris of roundworms that infect certain mammals Trichuris trichiura, a roundworm, causing trichuriasis when it infects a human large intestine.

    countable · uncountable
  3. Trichuriasis, infection by members of the genus Trichuris.

    countable · uncountable
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From whip + worm.

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