Hookworm

Pronunciation: /ˈhʊkwərm/

Hookworm (noun)

  1. A type of small worm that lives in the human intestine and can cause illness.
  2. A disease caused when larvae in contaminated soil enter the body, often through the feet.

Examples

  • A hookworm can live in the intestines.
  • The doctor checks for a hookworm in the intestines.