Definition

A tiny, thin worm that lives as a parasite in the intestines of some animals, including humans, and can cause illness when its larvae move into muscles.

Example

Trichina can be found in undercooked pork, which can lead to trichinosis in humans.

Conversation

Did you hear about trichina and how it can affect humans?

Yeah, I read that it comes from undercooked meat, right?

Exactly! It's kind of scary to think about parasites like trichina in our food.

For sure, that's why I always make sure to cook my meat thoroughly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Trichina** → It is derived from the Greek word "trichinos" (meaning hair-like), which comes from "trichos" (meaning hair). The term refers to a genus of parasitic roundworms that are hair-like in appearance. The word 'trichina' describes these small, hair-like worms that can infect muscles.

Memory Tip

Imagine tiny, hair-like worms when you think of 'trichina' — the Greek root 'trichos' means hair, helping you remember that these parasites resemble fine hairs.

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