hookworm disease

/ˌhʊkˈwʌrm dəˌziz/
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Definitions of hookworm disease
  1. noun
    infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin
    synonyms: hookworm
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    type of:
    helminthiasis
    infestation of the body with parasitic worms
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