hookworm

noun hook·worm \ˈhu̇k-ˌwərm\

Definition of HOOKWORM

: any of several parasitic nematode worms (family Ancylostomatidae) that have strong buccal hooks or plates for attaching to the host's intestinal lining and that include serious bloodsucking pests

: infestation with or disease caused by hookworms; especially : a lethargic anemic state in humans due to blood loss from hookworms feeding in the small intestine

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First Known Use of HOOKWORM

1902

Rhymes with HOOKWORM

affirm, bagworm, bloodworm, bookworm, budworm, confirm, cutworm, deworm, dew worm, earthworm, eelworm, flatworm, glowworm, heartworm, hornworm, inchworm, infirm, long-term, lugworm, lungworm, midterm, pinworm, ringworm, roundworm, sandworm, screwworm, short-term, silkworm, tapeworm, webworm, woodworm

HOOKWORM Defined for Kids

hookworm

noun hook·worm \ˈhu̇k-ˌwərm\

Definition of HOOKWORM for Kids

: a small worm that lives in the intestines and makes people sick by sucking their blood

Medical Dictionary

hookworm

noun hook·worm \ˈhu̇k-ˌwərm\

Medical Definition of HOOKWORM

: any of several parasitic nematode worms of the family Ancylostomatidae that have strong buccal hooks or plates for attaching to the host's intestinal lining and that include serious bloodsucking pests

: ancylostomiasis