HOOKWORM

“HOOKWORM” is a valid word.

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8 letters

Definition

parasitic bloodsucking roundworms having hooked mouth parts to fasten to the intestinal wall of human and other hosts
infestation of the intestines by hookworms which enter the body (usually) through the skin

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