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Necator

Necator

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A type of small hookworm that lives in people and animals and can make them sick
  • proper noun
  • /nɪˈkeɪtər/
  • Specialized
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  • The Necator genus includes several species of hookworms.

Examples

  • Doctors identified the presence of Necator larvae in the patient's stool sample.

  • Proper sanitation can help prevent infections caused by Necator hookworms.

  • The most common species of Necator infects millions of people worldwide, especially in tropical regions.

  • Have you heard about Necator infections?

  • The most common species of Necator infects millions of people worldwide, especially in tropical regions.

  • Proper sanitation can help prevent infections caused by Necator hookworms.

  • Doctors identified the presence of Necator larvae in the patient's stool sample.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Necator comes from the Latin word necāre, which means 'to kill', so Necator means 'killer'. The name fits because Necator is the name for a group of hookworms that are parasites and can make people and animals sick.