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Hookworm

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts

Framework senses

Wordset Dictionary2 sensesview framework →
§1
parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts
§2
infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
Legacy lexicon import1 senseview framework →
§1 · legacy_primary
parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts
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