noun
- parasitic roundworms that infect the large intestine of humans and other mammals, characterized by their whip-like shape
Usage: medical; veterinary
Examples
- The doctor diagnosed the patient with a whipworm infection after examining the stool sample.
- Whipworms are common parasites in tropical and subtropical regions.
- Poor sanitation increases the risk of whipworm transmission.
- The veterinarian found whipworms in the dog’s intestinal tract.
- Treatment for whipworms typically involves antiparasitic medication.
- Whipworms get their name from their distinctive whip-like appearance.