trichina
trichina noun: any of several parasitic roundworms, of the genus Trichinella, that infect the intestines and cause trichinosis.
Noun
trichina (plural trichinas or trichinae)
- Any of several parasitic roundworms, of the genus Trichinella, that infect the intestines and cause trichinosis
trichina meaning in Tamil
trichina in Tamil
- பன்றிப்புழு
Forms of trichina
| plural | trichinas |
|---|---|
| plural | trichinae |
Origin of trichina
From New Latin, from Ancient Greek τρίχινος (tríkhinos, “of hair”), from θρίξ (thríx, “hair”).
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Questions about trichina
- What does trichina mean?
- Trichina means any of several parasitic roundworms, of the genus Trichinella, that infect the intestines and cause trichinosis.
- What is trichina in Tamil?
- Trichina in Tamil is பன்றிப்புழு. See Trichina meaning in Tamil.
- What part of speech is trichina?
- Trichina is a noun.
- What is the plural of trichina?
- The plural of trichina is trichinas.
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