trichinella

noun

trich·​i·​nel·​la ˌtrik-ə-ˈnel-ə How to pronounce trichinella (audio)
1
capitalized : a genus (coextensive with the family Trichinellidae of the order Enoplida) of nematode worms comprising the trichinae and being often isolated in a distinct superfamily
2
plural trichinellae -lē How to pronounce trichinella (audio) : trichina

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“Trichinella.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/trichinella. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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