Hookworm: meaning, definitions and examples

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hookworm

 

[ หˆhสŠkหŒwษœrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

parasitic infection

Hookworm refers to a type of parasitic roundworm that primarily infects the intestines of humans and animals. These parasites are transmitted through contaminated soil, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions. Once ingested or penetrated through the skin, they can cause anemia and protein deficiency by feeding on the host's blood. Symptoms may include fatigue, abdominal pain, and digestive disturbances. Proper sanitation and health education are essential in preventing hookworm infections.

Synonyms

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Examples of usage

  • Many people in rural areas are at risk of hookworm.
  • He was diagnosed with a hookworm infection after traveling abroad.
  • Hookworm can cause severe anemia if left untreated.

Translations

Translations of the word "hookworm" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ancylostoma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเฅเค•เคตเคฐเฅเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hakenwurm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ cacing kait

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะตะปัŒะผั–ะฝั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ glista hakowa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒฏใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ankylostome

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ anquilostoma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kanca solucanฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ›„ํฌ์™€ Worm

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฏุฉ ุงู„ุฎุทุงู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกฤkovรฝ ฤerv

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกฤkovรฝ ฤerv

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้’ฉ่™ซ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kljukast ฤrv

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krokormur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะปะฐา›ัˆั‹ า›าฑั€ั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒฃแƒญแƒฃแƒญแƒ แƒญแƒ˜แƒแƒงแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanca qurd

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ anquilostoma

Etymology

The term 'hookworm' is derived from the unique hook-like appearance of the worm's mouthparts, which allow it to attach to the intestinal wall of its host. The word 'hook' comes from the Old English 'hลc', meaning a curved object or implement. The suffix 'worm' has its roots in the Old English word 'wyrm', which historically referred to serpentine creatures or any kind of crawling animal. Hookworms were first identified in the early 19th century when physicians noted the connection between the parasitic infection and poverty-stricken areas with inadequate sanitation. The study of hookworms gained significant attention in the late 1800s, leading to further research on their life cycle and how to combat them. In modern times, hookworms have remained a public health concern, particularly in developing countries.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,387, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.