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Word: Hookworm
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈhʊkwəːm
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a parasitic nematode worm that inhabits the intestines of humans and other animals. It has hooked mouthparts with which it attaches itself to the wall of the gut, puncturing the blood vessels and feeding on the blood.
Short Definition:parasitic nematode worm that inhabits intestines of humans
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