hookworm
/ˈhʊkwɜːm/noun
उच्चारण हुक्वर्म
अंकुश कृमि, हुकवर्म
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noun
- 1
[C]
a small worm that lives in the intestines of humans and animals and feeds on blood
अंकुश कृमि, हुकवर्म
- Walking barefoot on dirty soil can lead to hookworm infection.
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[U]
a disease caused by hookworms, which can lead to anaemia
हुकवर्म रोग
- Hookworm is common in areas with poor sanitation.
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General knowledge
Hookworm larvae usually enter the body through the skin of bare feet, and the infection causes anaemia.
GK: hookworm के larvae आम तौर पर नंगे पैरों की त्वचा से शरीर में घुसते हैं, और इसका संक्रमण anaemia पैदा करता है।