Trichinosis

Pronunciation

Origin

From New Latin trichinosis, from trichina + -osis.

Full definition of trichinosis

Noun

1. (pathology) A disease characterized by headache, chills, fever, and soreness of muscles, caused by the presence of trichinae in the intestines and muscular tissues.

Synonyms

• trichinellosis
• trichiniasis

Anagrams

• histrionics