trichuriasis: Meaning and Definition of

trich•u•ri•a•sis

Pronunciation: (trik"u-rī'u-sis), [key]
— n. Pathol.
  1. intestinal infestation with the roundworm Trichuris trichiura, producing nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, common in tropical areas with poor sanitation.
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