trichinosis
/,triki'nousis/
Definition
- Noun:
- A parasitic disease caused by roundworms: Trichinosis is a disease caused by infection with the larvae of a type of roundworm (Trichinella). The infection typically occurs when a person eats raw or undercooked meat, especially pork, containing these larvae.
Usage
- As a subject of a sentence:
- Trichinosis is a preventable foodborne illness.
- As an object of a sentence:
- Improper cooking can lead to trichinosis.
- With a possessive or modifier:
- The symptoms of trichinosis can be severe.
- A confirmed case of trichinosis was reported.
Examples
- Noun:
- The public health department issued a warning about the risk of trichinosis from wild game.
- Cooking meat to a safe internal temperature kills the parasites that cause trichinosis.
- Muscle pain and fever are common signs of trichinosis.
Advanced Usage
- Medical/Technical Context: In medical literature, is discussed in terms of its life cycle, diagnosis, and treatment.
- The patient was hospitalized for complications arising from chronic trichinosis.
- Public Health Context: The term is used in discussions about food safety regulations and disease prevention.
- Outbreaks of trichinosis have become rare in countries with strict meat inspection policies.
Variants and Related Words
- Trichinella (n): The genus name of the parasitic worm that causes trichinosis.
- The Trichinella spiralis species is most commonly associated with human disease.
- Trichinellosis (n): A synonym for trichinosis, often used in formal medical contexts.
- Trichinellosis is a notifiable disease in many jurisdictions.
Synonyms
- Trichinellosis: The more formal technical term for the same disease.
- Pork worm disease: An informal, descriptive name highlighting a common source.
Notes on Meaning
- The core meaning of is specifically a disease caused by a parasitic nematode (roundworm) of the genus. It is not a general term for any food poisoning or parasitic infection. The defining characteristic is the migration and encystment of the larval worms in muscle tissue.
Noun
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infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
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