myositis trichinosa

myositis trichinosa
noun
infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted
Syn: ↑trichinosis, ↑trichiniasis
Hypernyms: ↑myositis, ↑infestation

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

Игры ⚽ Поможем решить контрольную работу

Look at other dictionaries:

  • myositis — noun inflammation of muscle tissue • Hypernyms: ↑inflammation, ↑redness, ↑rubor • Hyponyms: ↑dermatomyositis, ↑polymyositis, ↑inclusion body myositis, ↑trichinosis, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

  • trichiniasis — noun infestation by trichina larvae that are transmitted by eating inadequately cooked meat (especially pork); larvae migrate from the intestinal tract to the muscles where they become encysted • Syn: ↑trichinosis, ↑myositis trichinosa •… …   Useful english dictionary

  • infestation — noun 1. the state of being invaded or overrun by parasites • Derivationally related forms: ↑infest • Hypernyms: ↑fullness • Hyponyms: ↑fascioliasis, ↑fasciolosis, ↑fasciolopsiasis, ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”