trichuriasis

[ trik-uh-rahy-uh-sis ]
/ ˌtrɪk əˈraɪ ə sɪs /

noun Pathology.

intestinal infestation with the roundworm Trichuris trichiura, producing nausea, abdominal discomfort, and diarrhea, common in tropical areas with poor sanitation.

Origin of trichuriasis

1920–25; < New Latin Trichur(is) genus name ( trich- trich- + Greek our(á) tail + -is adj. ending) + -iasis

British Dictionary definitions for trichuriasis

trichuriasis
/ (ˌtrɪkjʊəˈraɪəsɪs) /

noun

infection of the large intestine with the whipworm Trichuris trichiura, resulting in anaemia, weakness, etc

Medical definitions for trichuriasis

trichuriasis
[ trĭk′yə-rīə-sĭs ]

n. pl. trich•u•ri•a•ses (-sēz)

Infection with a nematode. It is usually asymptomatic and not associated with peripheral eosinophilia, but in massive infections it frequently causes diarrhea or rectal prolapse.