Trichina
Translation of "trichina" into Russian
trichina
NounUK
/trɪˈkaɪ.nə/
US
/trɪˈkaɪ.nə/
trichina
trichinae pl
trichinas pl
Trichina is a parasitic worm that can infect humans.
Трихинелла - это паразитический червь, который может заражать людей.
Definitions
trichina
NounUK
/trɪˈkaɪ.nə/
US
/trɪˈkaɪ.nə/
Any of several small parasitic nematode worms of the genus Trichinella, especially Trichinella spiralis, that infest the intestines of pigs and other animals and can cause trichinosis in humans when infected meat is consumed.
The meat inspector tested the pork for trichina to ensure it was safe for consumption.