noun
- a parasitic worm that attaches to the intestinal wall of humans and animals, causing anemia and weakness
Usage: medical
Examples
- Hookworm infection is common in tropical regions with poor sanitation.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with hookworm after examining stool samples.
- Walking barefoot in contaminated soil can lead to hookworm infection.
- Hookworm larvae enter the body through the skin, usually the feet.
- The public health campaign focused on preventing hookworm in rural communities.
- Treatment for hookworm typically involves antiparasitic medication.