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Term: Whipworm

Noun:

A parasitic roundworm of the genus Trichuris, especially T. trichiura, that inhabits the large intestine of humans and other mammals, causing trichuriasis.

Example Sentence: Whipworm infections are typically transmitted through the ingestion of whiptail yam and uncooked vegetables.

Adjective:

Relating to or caused by whipworms.

Example Sentence: The patient was diagnosed with whipworm infestation based on the presence of whipworm eggs in the stool sample.

Verb (1):

To chastise or discipline someone, typically using a whip or similar instrument.

Example Sentence: The slave owner would cruelly whipworm his workers when they failed to meet his demands.

Verb (2):

(slang) To move or navigate with exceptional speed or agility.

Example Sentence: The cyclist effortlessly whipwormed through the crowded streets, narrowly avoiding collisions.