noun
- parasitic roundworms that attach to the intestinal wall of humans and animals, causing anemia and other health problems
Usage: medical; plural form
Examples
- Hookworms are common parasites in tropical and subtropical regions.
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a hookworm infection after examining stool samples.
- Poor sanitation increases the risk of hookworm transmission.
- Children walking barefoot in contaminated soil can contract hookworms.
- Treatment for hookworms typically involves antiparasitic medications.
- Hookworms can cause severe anemia if left untreated.