hookworm
/ˈhʊkˌwɜːrm/
noun
- A small parasitic worm that lives in the intestines of humans and animals, often causing disease.
- The vet treated the puppy for hookworm with a special medicine.
- Walking barefoot in contaminated soil can lead to hookworm entering the body.
- Hookworm infections are common in areas with poor sanitation.
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