Medical Definition of Whipworm infection

1. An infection of the large intestine by Trichuris trichiura. It may be the most common helminthic infection found in Americans returning from subtropical and tropical areas. Children and the mentally retarded have the highest rate of infection due to a general lack of sanitary habits. The worms are 30-50 mm in length and attach themselves to the mucosa of the large intestine. Adult worms may live 4-8 years. Treatment is with mebendazole. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whipworm Infection

whipsters
whipstick
whipsticks
whipstitch
whipstitched
whipstitches
whipstitching
whipstock
whipstocks
whipt
whiptail
whiptail gulper
whiptail lizard
whiptails
whipworm
whipworm infection (current term)
whipworms
whipworthy
whir
whirl
whirl-bone
whirl-bones
whirl around
whirlabout
whirlabouts
whirlbat
whirlbats
whirlblast
whirlblasts
whirlbone

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