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- noun Plural form of
hookworm .
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Examples
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But Mr. Kirienko was less vigilant after starting an experimental therapy using parasites known as hookworms to suppress the inflammatory response in his intestines.
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These countries also have a high incidence of parasitic worm infections in the digestive tract, such as hookworms and tapeworms.
SciDev.Net 2009
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Here in Chiapas, hookworms are common and will kill your pets.
Page 2 2009
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Here in Chiapas, hookworms are common and will kill your pets.
Page 2 2009
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Parasitic infections can be caused by hookworms, snails, or sandflies that are infected with the parasites.
Vaccine Schedules 2010
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A few years ago, a well-known research immunologist injected himself with hookworms and reduced his allergic symptoms (shudder).
Susan Weissman: Child Food Allergies: What Causes Them? Susan Weissman 2010
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Other infections from pets include intestinal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, giardia and Cryptosporidia.
Sophia Yin: Can Sleeping With Your Pet Make You Sick? Sophia Yin 2011
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Here in Chiapas, hookworms are common and will kill your pets.
Page 2 2009
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Here in Chiapas, hookworms are common and will kill your pets.
Page 2 2009
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Here in Chiapas, hookworms are common and will kill your pets.
Page 2 2009
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