giun xoắn
Definitions
- Noun:
- Trichina worm: A very small parasitic roundworm (nematode) of the genus Trichinella, which causes the disease trichinosis in humans and other mammals. The larvae live embedded in muscle tissue.
- The condition of trichinosis: Informally, can refer to the disease caused by this parasite.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thịt lợn chưa nấu chín kỹ có thể chứa ấu trùng giun xoắn. (Undercooked pork may contain trichina worm larvae.)
- Bệnh giun xoắn là một mối nguy hiểm sức khỏe nghiêm trọng. (Trichinosis is a serious health hazard.)
- Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu vòng đời của giun xoắn. (Scientists are studying the life cycle of the trichina worm.)
Advanced Usage
- Medical/Public Health Context: The term is most commonly used in medical, veterinary, and food safety contexts to discuss infection, prevention, and diagnosis.
- Việc kiểm tra thịt nghiêm ngặt giúp ngăn ngừa dịch bệnh giun xoắn. (Strict meat inspection helps prevent outbreaks of trichinosis.)
Variants and Related Words
- Bệnh giun xoắn (n): Trichinosis, trichiniasis. The disease caused by infection with worms.
- Nhiễm giun xoắn (v phrase): To be infected with trichinae.
- Trichinella (n): The scientific genus name for the trichina worm.
Synonyms
- Giun Trichinella: A more technical synonym using the genus name.
- Ký sinh trùng Trichinella: parasite.
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Ổ chứa giun xoắn: Reservoir host for trichina worms.
- Xét nghiệm giun xoắn: Trichinosis test.
- Ấu trùng giun xoắn: Trichina larvae.