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Trichuris

Trichuris

9.9
A small worm called a whipworm that lives in the intestines of mammals and can make them sick
  • noun
  • /ˈtrɪk.jʊr.ɪs/
  • Specialized
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  • Four STH parasites (Ascaris lumbricoides, hookworm, Trichuris trichiura, and Strongyloides stercoralis) were identified in this study.
  • Trichuris trichiura
  • Trichuris (whipworm)

Examples

  • Pig whipworms (Trichuris suis) are used to treat Crohn's disease.

    Blog text (34)

  • The whipworm species Trichuris trichiura can cause gastrointestinal discomfort in humans.

  • Although impressive gains in height have been recorded when short children are given milk supplements or treatment for longstanding infections such as trichuris dysentery syndrome, observations such as these have been made over 6 months or more.

    Academic text (1992)

  • Many livestock, including pigs, can be infected by the parasitic roundworm known as Trichuris.

  • Farmers need to monitor their animals for signs of infection with Trichuris to prevent health issues.

Synonyms

helminth
vsTrichuris
  • Specialized
1 9.8

A worm that lives inside the body of animals or people and causes illness

is a specific genus within that broader group
whipworm
vsTrichuris
  • Specialized
1 7.4

A small animal that lives in the gut of dogs and people and causes sickness

is a genus name for these specific intestinal roundworms

Surface Forms

Trichuris singular
Trichuris plural

Etymology

Trichuris comes from Greek parts trich- 'hair' and -oura 'tail', giving the picture of a thin, hair-like front and a thicker tail. That's why these worms are often called 'whipworms', and the name helps you remember they are long, thin worms that live in the intestines.