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trichinosis

DEFINITIONS OF: trichinosis

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n infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted

Synonyms:
myositis trichinosa, trichiniasis
Type of:
myositis
inflammation of muscle tissue
infestation
the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites
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