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whipworm

/wɪpˈwɔːrm/ noun · British & US
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What does whipworm mean?

noun

A parasitic worm (Trichuris trichiura) that infects the intestines of humans and other animals, causing whipworm disease.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed the patient with whipworm after examining the stool sample."

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