trichina

tri·chi·na

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [trih-kahy-nuh]
- /trɪˈkaɪ nə/
- /trɪˈk.aɪ.nə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [trih-kahy-nuh]
- /trɪˈkaɪ nə/

Definitions of trichina word

noun plural trichina a nematode, Trichinella spiralis, the adults of which live in the intestine and produce larvae that encyst in the muscle tissue, especially in pigs, rats, and humans. 1
noun trichina a parasitic nematode worm, Trichinella spiralis, occurring in the intestines of pigs, rats, and man and producing larvae that form cysts in skeletal muscle 0
noun trichina a very small nematode worm (Trichinella spiralis) that causes trichinosis 0

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Origin of trichina

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35; < New Latin < Greek tríchina, noun use of feminine of tríchinos of hair. See trich-, -ine1

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Parts of speech for Trichina

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trichina popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

trichina usage trend in Literature

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