trichina

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Noun trichina has 1 sense

trichina, Trichinella spiralis - parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles
--₁ is a kind of nematode, nematode worm, roundworm

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Term: Trichina

Definition: Trichina refers to a parasitic roundworm of the genus Trichinella, which especially infests the muscles of pigs, rats, and humans, causing trichinosis.

Example Sentences:

She unknowingly consumed trichina-infested pork, leading to a severe case of trichinosis.
The veterinarian identified trichina larvae in the muscle tissue of the infected pig.
Trichinoscope, a special microscope, is used to identify trichina cysts in the muscle.

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