trichinous

[ trik-uh-nuh s ]
/ ˈtrɪk ə nəs /

adjective Pathology.

pertaining to or of the nature of trichinosis.
infected with trichinae.

Origin of trichinous

First recorded in 1855–60; trichin(a) + -ous

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British Dictionary definitions for trichinous

trichinous
/ (ˈtrɪkɪnəs) /

adjective

of, relating to, or having trichinosis
infested with trichinae

Medical definitions for trichinous

trichinous
[ trĭkə-nəs, trĭ-kī- ]

adj.

Containing trichina.
Of or relating to trichinae or trichinosis.