trichina Meaning & Definition
-aɪnə
What Does Trichina Mean?
Trichina is used as a noun meaning Any of several parasitic roundworms, of the genus Trichinella, that infect the intestines and cause trichinosis.
Trichina in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /-aɪnə/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | trichinas |
Trichina Definition (Noun)
- Any of several parasitic roundworms, of the genus Trichinella, that infect the intestines and cause trichinosis
Synonyms of Trichina
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Word Forms & Grammar
trichina (plural trichinas or trichinae)
Origin of Trichina
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek τρίχινος (tríkhinos, “of hair”), from θρίξ (thríx, “hair”).
Trichina Pronunciation
You say trichina as /-aɪnə/. It has 1 syllable.