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hookworm Synonyms
Another word for hookworm
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• noun (Context 1)
A parasitic disease caused by an infestation of intestinal hookworms, typically characterized by abdominal pain, iron-deficiency anemia, and chronic fatigue.
Usage Example
"Public health campaigns in the early twentieth century greatly reduced the prevalence of ancylostomiasis in rural communities."
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ancylostomiasis
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Hookworm. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/hookworm