Hookworm: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ชฑ
hookworm
[ หhสkหwษrm ]
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:
๐ต๐น ancylostoma
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเฅเคเคตเคฐเฅเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Hakenwurm
๐ฎ๐ฉ cacing kait
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะตะปัะผัะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ glista hakowa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใฏใฏใผใ
๐ซ๐ท ankylostome
๐ช๐ธ anquilostoma
๐น๐ท kanca solucanฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํํฌ์ Worm
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏูุฏุฉ ุงูุฎุทุงู
๐จ๐ฟ hรกฤkovรฝ ฤerv
๐ธ๐ฐ hรกฤkovรฝ ฤerv
๐จ๐ณ ้ฉ่ซ
๐ธ๐ฎ kljukast ฤrv
๐ฎ๐ธ krokormur
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะปะฐาัั าาฑัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแฃแญแฃแญแ แญแแแงแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kanca qurd
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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 'hลc', 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.