hookworm
(hook-worm)
2 syllables
Definition
noun. A parasitic nematode worm that inhabits the intestines of humans and other animals, where it feeds on the host's blood.
Example Sentence
The doctor explained that the patient was infected with hookworm after walking barefoot in contaminated soil.
More Example Sentences
Hookworm infections can lead to anemia and protein deficiency in severe cases.
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