hookworm Meaning & Definition
/ˈhʊkˌwɝm/
What Does Hookworm Mean?
As a noun, hookworm means Any of various parasitic bloodsucking roundworms which cause disease, especially the species Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus, having hooked mouthparts and entering their hosts by boring through the skin. It can also mean Infection with one of these parasites.
Hookworm in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈhʊkˌwɝm// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | hookworms |
Hookworm Definition (Noun)
- Any of various parasitic bloodsucking roundworms which cause disease, especially the species Ancylostoma duodenale and Necator americanus, having hooked mouthparts and entering their hosts by boring through the skin.
- Infection with one of these parasites.
a case of hookworm
Synonyms of Hookworm
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Hookworm synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Hookworm
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Hookworm in a Sentence
a case of hookworm
Word Forms & Grammar
hookworm (countable and uncountable, plural hookworms)
Words That Rhyme With Hookworm
Origin of Hookworm
From hook + worm.
How Do You Say Hookworm?
You say hookworm as //ˈhʊkˌwɝm//. It has 1 syllable.