Definition of Whipworm

1. n. A nematode worm (Trichocephalus dispar) often found parasitic in the human intestine. Its body is thickened posteriorly, but is very long and threadlike anteriorly.

2. n. A nematode worm (Trichocephalus dispar) often found parasitic in the human intestine. Its body is thickened posteriorly, but is very long and threadlike anteriorly.

Definition of Whipworm

1. Noun. A roundworm, causing trichuriasis when it infects a human large intestine. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Whipworm

1. a parasitic worm [n -S]

Medical Definition of Whipworm

1. A nematode worm (Trichocephalus dispar) often found parasitic in the human intestine. Its body is thickened posteriorly, but is very long and threadlike anteriorly. Origin: So called from its shape. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Whipworm

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

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