Old World hookworm
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Hookworm — An intestinal parasite that usually causes diarrhea or cramps. Heavy infestation with hookworm can be serious for newborns, children, pregnant women, and persons who are malnourished. Hookworm infections occur mainly in tropical and subtropical… … Medical dictionary
hookworm — n. either of two nematode worms, Necator americanus or Ancylostoma duodenale, which live as parasites in the human intestine. Both species, also known as the New and Old World hookworms respectively, are of great medical importance (see hookworm… … The new mediacal dictionary
Ancylostoma — A genus of Nematoda, the Old World hookworm, the members of which are parasitic in the duodenum. They attach themselves to villi in the mucous membrane, suck blood, and may cause a state of … Medical dictionary
Necator americanus — Scientific classification Kingdom: Animalia Phylum … Wikipedia
Ankylostomiase — Ankylostomose Les ankylostomoses sont des parasitoses intestinales provoquées par deux nématodes (petits vers ronds très voisins) qui entraînent par leur présence dans le duodéno jéjunum de l homme, une seule et même maladie à savoir l… … Wikipédia en Français
Ankylostomose — Les ankylostomoses sont des parasitoses intestinales provoquées par deux nématodes (petits vers ronds très voisins) qui entraînent par leur présence dans le duodéno jéjunum de l homme, une seule et même maladie à savoir l ankylostomose :… … Wikipédia en Français
Ancylostoma duodenale — the common European or Old World hookworm, which inhabits the small intestine and causes ancylostomiasis. Males are 10 to12 mm long and females are somewhat larger. Scanning electron micrograph of mouth of Ancylostoma duodenale showing the two… … Medical dictionary
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Outline of zoology — Zoology is the biological discipline which involves the study of animals. The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to zoology: Contents 1 Essence of zoology 2 Branches of zoology 3 History of zoology … Wikipedia
