Definition of Trichinella spiralis

1. Noun. Parasitic nematode occurring in the intestines of pigs and rats and human beings and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscles.

Exact synonyms: Trichina
Generic synonyms: Nematode, Nematode Worm, Roundworm

Medical Definition of Trichinella spiralis

1. Trichinosis is an intestinal and tissue infection of humans and other mammals caused by the nematode Trichinella spiralis. Infection occurs through the consumption of infected meat (usually domestic pork) that carries the encysted larvae of Trichinella spiralis. Common symptoms include: diarrhoea, muscle pains, fever, dehydration and swelling around the eyes. Myocarditis (heart infection), pneumonitis (lung infection) and encephalitis (brain infection) can also occur in advanced cases. (19 Jan 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Trichinella Spiralis

Trichechus
Trichechus manatus
trichi-
trichiases
trichiasis
trichiasis
trichilemmal cyst
trichilemmoma
trichina
trichina
trichinae
trichinal
trichinas
trichinella
trichinella spiralis
Trichinella spiralis (current term)
trichinelliasis
Trichinellicae
Trichinelloidea
trichinellosis
trichiniasis
trichiniasis
trichiniferous
trichinization
trichinize
trichinized
trichinizes
trichinizing
trichinoscope
trichinoses

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